Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS18 · Leeds
171
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
LS28 · Leeds
278
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Leeds has less crime — 171 vs 278 incidents in March 2026.
Leeds recorded notably higher crime than Leeds in March 2026 — 278 vs 171 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (32), while Leeds has more Other theft (26). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 171 vs 278 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Leeds is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Leeds had more Other theft. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (171 vs 278).