Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS13 · Leeds
333
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LS21 · Leeds
60
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Otley has less crime — 60 vs 333 incidents in February 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Otley in February 2026 — 333 incidents compared to 60, a 5.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Public order (30), while Otley has more Criminal damage & arson (5). Leeds sits above the national average for recorded crime while Otley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Otley recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 60 vs 333 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Otley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Public order while Otley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Otley recorded fewer total crimes (60 vs 333).