Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS12 · Leeds
438
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LS8 · Leeds
410
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Leeds has less crime — 410 vs 438 incidents in February 2026.
Leeds and Leeds recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 438 and 410 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Other theft (36) and Shoplifting (36), while Leeds has more Burglary (39) and Vehicle crime (37). 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 — 410 vs 438 incidents. That is 6% 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 and Shoplifting while Leeds had more Burglary and Vehicle crime. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (410 vs 438).