Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS14 · Leeds
371
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LS5 · Leeds
321
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leeds has less crime — 321 vs 371 incidents in April 2026.
Leeds saw somewhat more crime than Leeds in April 2026 (371 vs 321 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (45) and Criminal damage & arson (30), while Leeds has more Shoplifting (42) and Vehicle crime (34). 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 — 321 vs 371 incidents. That is 13% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Leeds had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (321 vs 371).