Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS15 · Leeds
273
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
LS28 · Leeds
278
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Leeds has less crime — 273 vs 278 incidents in March 2026.
Leeds and Leeds recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 273 and 278 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (30) and Burglary (29), while Leeds has more Shoplifting (57) and Other theft (26). 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 March 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 273 vs 278 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes. Leeds is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Burglary while Leeds had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (273 vs 278).