Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS4 · Leeds
629
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LS26 · Leeds
54
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Rothwell has less crime — 54 vs 629 incidents in April 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Rothwell in April 2026 — 629 incidents compared to 54, a 11.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (77) and Vehicle crime (64), while Rothwell has more Criminal damage & arson (7) and Public order (6). 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 April 2026 Police data, Rothwell recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 54 vs 629 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Rothwell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Rothwell had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Rothwell recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 629).