Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS5 · Leeds
321
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LS21 · Leeds
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Otley has less crime — 47 vs 321 incidents in April 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Otley in April 2026 — 321 incidents compared to 47, a 6.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (42) and Vehicle crime (34), while Otley has more Criminal damage & arson (6) and Public order (5). Leeds sits above the national average for recorded crime while Otley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Otley recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 47 vs 321 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Otley 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 Otley had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Otley recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 321).