Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS15 · Leeds
253
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LS2 · Leeds
1,559
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leeds has less crime — 253 vs 1,559 incidents in April 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Leeds in April 2026 — 1,559 incidents compared to 253, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (24), while Leeds has more Shoplifting (276). 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 — 253 vs 1,559 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Leeds is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Leeds had more Shoplifting. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (253 vs 1,559).