Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS12 · Leeds
473
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
LS28 · Leeds
278
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Leeds has less crime — 278 vs 473 incidents in March 2026.
Leeds recorded notably higher crime than Leeds in March 2026 — 473 vs 278 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (35), while Leeds has more Shoplifting (57). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 278 vs 473 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Leeds is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Leeds had more Shoplifting. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (278 vs 473).