Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS16 · Leeds
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LS5 · Leeds
321
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leeds has less crime — 150 vs 321 incidents in April 2026.
Leeds recorded notably higher crime than Leeds in April 2026 — 321 vs 150 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Public order (15), while Leeds has more Vehicle crime (34). 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 321 incidents. That is 53% 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 (150 vs 321).