Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS2 · Leeds
1,559
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LS8 · Leeds
527
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leeds has less crime — 527 vs 1,559 incidents in April 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Leeds in April 2026 — 1,559 incidents compared to 527, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (276), while Leeds has more Vehicle crime (41). 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 April 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 527 vs 1,559 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Leeds is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leeds had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (527 vs 1,559).