Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS28 · Leeds
278
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
LS7 · Leeds
537
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Leeds has less crime — 278 vs 537 incidents in March 2026.
Leeds recorded notably higher crime than Leeds in March 2026 — 537 vs 278 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Other theft (26), while Leeds has more Vehicle crime (75). 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 March 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 278 vs 537 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Leeds is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Other theft while Leeds had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (278 vs 537).