Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS12 · Leeds
472
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LS6 · Leeds
500
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leeds has less crime — 472 vs 500 incidents in April 2026.
Leeds and Leeds recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 472 and 500 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (40) and Public order (35), while Leeds has more Vehicle crime (54) and Criminal damage & arson (49). 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 April 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 472 vs 500 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes. Leeds is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Leeds had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (472 vs 500).