Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS23 · Leeds
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LS16 · Leeds
136
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Boston Spa has less crime — 8 vs 136 incidents in February 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Boston Spa in February 2026 — 136 incidents compared to 8, a 17.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Boston Spa sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2), while Leeds has more Burglary (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Boston Spa recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 8 vs 136 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Boston Spa is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Boston Spa saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Leeds had more Burglary. Overall, Boston Spa recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 136).