Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS4 · Leeds
629
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LS8 · Leeds
527
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leeds has less crime — 527 vs 629 incidents in April 2026.
Leeds saw somewhat more crime than Leeds in April 2026 (629 vs 527 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (77), while Leeds has more Anti-social behaviour (49). 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 629 incidents. That is 16% 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 Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (527 vs 629).