Leeds
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Leeds safe?
Crime in Leeds is about twice the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Leeds has 13.8 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Leeds is on the higher-crime side of the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14.6 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 16.3 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 16.2 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 15.2 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 14.6 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 31270 53%
- Public order 8279 14%
- Shoplifting 6736 12%
- Criminal damage and arson 6269 11%
- Other theft 5604 10%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Leeds has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Leeds has little history of flooding. 1% of the city has a more serious history.
- Little flooding 97%
- Some flooding 2%
- More flooding 1%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
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Old coal mines
399 old mine shafts are recorded in and around the city. That can matter for ground stability.
Old coal mines vs other cities
Leeds has many old mine shafts compared with other cities we cover.
LeedsNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Tornado Up to less than 3% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
- Earthquake 4 recent tremors nearby; largest magnitude 1.8.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Leeds?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Leeds is currently High.
How does crime in Leeds compare with England?
Crime in Leeds is about twice the England rate. Leeds has 13.8 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Leeds is safe?
No. These figures are for Leeds as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Leeds?
This Leeds page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report