Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS16 · Leeds
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LS21 · Leeds
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Otley has less crime — 47 vs 150 incidents in April 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Otley in April 2026 — 150 incidents compared to 47, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Otley has more Criminal damage & arson (6). 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, Otley recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 47 vs 150 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Otley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Otley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Otley recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 150).