Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS11 · Leeds
519
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LS5 · Leeds
297
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Leeds has less crime — 297 vs 519 incidents in February 2026.
Leeds recorded notably higher crime than Leeds in February 2026 — 519 vs 297 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Public order (48) and Criminal damage & arson (43), 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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Based on February 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 297 vs 519 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Leeds is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Public order and Criminal damage & arson while Leeds had more Shoplifting and Burglary. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (297 vs 519).