Leeds East vs Leeds West

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Leeds East West Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Leeds West West Yorkshire Police

      Leeds East vs Leeds West Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Leeds East
      West Yorkshire Police
      25,251 crimes / 12m
      ↓1% trend
      31.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Leeds West
      West Yorkshire Police
      20,695 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      29% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Leeds East
      B Leeds West
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      25,251
      20,695
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      25,499
      21,520
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1%
      ↓3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.2%
      29%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Leeds East
      B Leeds West
      Violent Crime
      10,743 ↑4%
      8,798 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,056 ↑1%
      1,671 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      1,525 ↑2%
      1,175 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,288 ↓4%
      1,154 ↓28%
      Burglary
      1,385 ↓17%
      1,251 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1,982 ↓7%
      1,424 ↓12%
      Drugs
      712 ↓2%
      482 ↑4%
      Public Order
      1,860 ↓13%
      1,514 ↓6%
      Robbery
      476 ↑53%
      296 ↑27%
      Shoplifting
      1,849 ↓5%
      1,869 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      215 ↑2%
      102 ↓16%
      Bicycle Theft
      120 ↓29%
      163 ↑12%
      Possession of Weapons
      281 ↑14%
      192 ↑18%
      Other Crime
      759 ↑4%
      604 ↑2%
      Overall Verdict
      B Leeds West is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Leeds East safer than Leeds West?

      Leeds East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 25,251 crimes in the last 12 months. Leeds West has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 20,695 crimes. Leeds West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Leeds East vs Leeds West?

      Leeds East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Leeds West shows -3.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Leeds East and Leeds West?

      In Leeds East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (10,743 incidents). In Leeds West, it is Violent Crime (8,798 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Leeds East and Leeds West?

      Leeds East recorded 2,056 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leeds West recorded 1,671. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Leeds East vs Leeds West?

      Violent crime in Leeds East totalled 10,743 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 8,798 in Leeds West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Leeds East and Leeds West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Leeds East recorded 25,499 crimes (now 25,251, a change of -1%). Leeds West recorded 21,520 crimes previously (now 20,695, -3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Leeds East and Leeds West?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Leeds East has a resolution rate of 31.2% and Leeds West has 29%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Leeds East and Leeds West?

      Leeds East falls within the West Yorkshire Police boundary. Leeds West is covered by West Yorkshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Leeds East and Leeds West?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Leeds East or Leeds West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Leeds East and Leeds West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.