Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS17 · Leeds
56
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LS2 · Leeds
1,347
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Harewood has less crime — 56 vs 1,347 incidents in February 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Harewood in February 2026 — 1,347 incidents compared to 56, a 24.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harewood sees higher rates of Burglary (8) and Vehicle crime (5), while Leeds has more Shoplifting (223) and Other theft (130). Harewood is below the national average while Leeds is above, making Harewood the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Harewood recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 56 vs 1,347 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Harewood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Harewood saw higher rates of Burglary and Vehicle crime while Leeds had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Harewood recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 1,347).