Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS1 · Leeds
1,312
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LS16 · Leeds
136
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Leeds has less crime — 136 vs 1,312 incidents in February 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Leeds in February 2026 — 1,312 incidents compared to 136, a 9.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (226) and Other theft (125), while Leeds has more Public order (12) and 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, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 136 vs 1,312 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Leeds is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Leeds had more Public order and Burglary. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (136 vs 1,312).