Leeds vs Leeds — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Leeds

LS10 · Leeds

305

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences116
  • Anti-social behaviour34
  • Other theft26

Leeds

LS18 · Leeds

120

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Shoplifting17
  • Other theft12

Leeds has less crime — 120 vs 305 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Leeds in February 2026 — 305 incidents compared to 120, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (34), while Leeds has more Shoplifting (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Leeds or Leeds safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 120 vs 305 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Leeds is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Leeds and Leeds?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Leeds had more Shoplifting. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 305).

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