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

LS5 · Leeds

297

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences127
  • Shoplifting32
  • Burglary24

Leeds has less crime — 297 vs 305 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Leeds and Leeds recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 305 and 297 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (34) and Other theft (26), while Leeds has more Shoplifting (32) and Burglary (24). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Leeds or Leeds safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 297 vs 305 incidents. That is 3% 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 and Other theft while Leeds had more Shoplifting and Burglary. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (297 vs 305).

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