Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS21 · Leeds
73
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
LS26 · Leeds
45
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Rothwell has less crime — 45 vs 73 incidents in March 2026.
Otley recorded notably higher crime than Rothwell in March 2026 — 73 vs 45 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Otley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Rothwell has more Other theft (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Rothwell recorded fewer crimes than Otley — 45 vs 73 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Rothwell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Otley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rothwell had more Other theft. Overall, Rothwell recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 73).