Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS12 · Leeds
472
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LS8 · Leeds
527
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leeds has less crime — 472 vs 527 incidents in April 2026.
Leeds and Leeds recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 472 and 527 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Public order (35), while Leeds has more Vehicle crime (41). 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 527 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. Leeds is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Public order while Leeds had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (472 vs 527).