Leeds vs Micklefield — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Leeds

LS5 · Leeds

321

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences127
  • Shoplifting42
  • Vehicle crime34

Micklefield

LS25 · Leeds

22

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Public order4
  • Criminal damage & arson4

Micklefield has less crime — 22 vs 321 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Micklefield in April 2026 — 321 incidents compared to 22, a 14.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (42) and Vehicle crime (34), while Micklefield has more Public order (4) and Criminal damage & arson (4). Leeds sits above the national average for recorded crime while Micklefield is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Leeds or Micklefield safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Micklefield recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 22 vs 321 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Micklefield is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Leeds and Micklefield?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Micklefield had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Micklefield recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 321).

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