Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS8 · Leeds
527
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LS26 · Leeds
54
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Rothwell has less crime — 54 vs 527 incidents in April 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Rothwell in April 2026 — 527 incidents compared to 54, a 9.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (49) and Vehicle crime (41), 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 527 incidents. That is 90% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime while Rothwell had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Rothwell recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 527).