Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS16 · Leeds
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LS8 · Leeds
527
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leeds has less crime — 150 vs 527 incidents in April 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Leeds in April 2026 — 527 incidents compared to 150, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17) and Public order (15), while Leeds has more Anti-social behaviour (49) and Vehicle crime (41). 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 527 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Leeds is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Leeds had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 527).