Crime Rates in Leeds - Crime Map & Statistics
View crime statistics across Leeds using official Police.uk data. Explore the interactive map below or search a specific postcode to check local crime rates.
Crime Statistics for Leeds
Leeds is one of the largest cities in Northern England and a major centre for finance, education, and culture. Our crime map uses official Police.uk data to show the latest reported crimes across the city, broken down by category.
West Yorkshire Police covers Leeds and the surrounding area. Crime patterns vary between the city centre, university quarter, and residential suburbs across this large metropolitan area.
Common Crime Types in Leeds
In Jun 2026 to Aug 2026, the most common categories within 8 km of the city centre were violence and sexual offences (8,392), shoplifting (2,366) and anti-social behaviour (2,264). The city centre sees higher theft and public order offences, while residential areas like Harehills and Beeston report more burglary than the Leeds average.
Safest Areas in Leeds
Horsforth, Wetherby and Otley tend to report lower crime rates, and Roundhay has lower overall crime but above-average burglary. Wetherby and Otley are outside the map's 8 km city view, so search a postcode there to see them. The outer suburbs generally see fewer reported crimes than the city centre. Use our postcode checker to compare specific neighbourhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions
How current is the Leeds crime data?
Police.uk updates crime data monthly, typically with a 2-month delay. We process the latest available data and show the most recent 3-month period (currently Jun 2026 to Aug 2026).
Does the data cover wider West Yorkshire?
The city view shows crimes within 8 km of Leeds city centre. For surrounding cities like Bradford, Wakefield, or Huddersfield, enter their specific postcodes for detailed local data.
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