Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS28 · Leeds
278
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
LS26 · Leeds
45
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Rothwell has less crime — 45 vs 278 incidents in March 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Rothwell in March 2026 — 278 incidents compared to 45, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (57), while Rothwell has more Anti-social behaviour (5). Leeds sits above the national average for recorded crime while Rothwell is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Rothwell recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 45 vs 278 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Rothwell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rothwell had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Rothwell recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 278).