Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS12 · Leeds
438
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LS5 · Leeds
297
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Leeds has less crime — 297 vs 438 incidents in February 2026.
Leeds saw somewhat more crime than Leeds in February 2026 (438 vs 297 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Other theft (36), while Leeds has more 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 438 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Leeds is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Other theft while Leeds had more Burglary. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (297 vs 438).