Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS15 · Leeds
253
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LS16 · Leeds
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Leeds has less crime — 150 vs 253 incidents in April 2026.
Leeds recorded notably higher crime than Leeds in April 2026 — 253 vs 150 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (30) and Criminal damage & arson (24), while Leeds has more Shoplifting (17) and Public order (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 150 vs 253 incidents. That is 41% 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 Public order. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 253).