Based on April 2026 Police data, Boston Spa (LS23) recorded the lowest crime rate in Leeds, with 17 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Leeds (LS2) recorded 1,559 crimes in the same period — more than 91x the crime count of the safest area. The 28 postcode areas analysed in Leeds span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Boston Spa (LS23) is the safest area in Leeds, recording 17 crimes — 96% fewer than the average across the 28 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
What is the most dangerous area in Leeds?
Leeds (LS2) recorded the most crime in Leeds in April 2026, with 1,559 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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