Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS13 · Leeds
333
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LS26 · Leeds
50
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Rothwell has less crime — 50 vs 333 incidents in February 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Rothwell in February 2026 — 333 incidents compared to 50, a 6.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36) and Public order (30), while Rothwell has more Criminal damage & arson (9) and Anti-social behaviour (5). Leeds sits above the national average for recorded crime while Rothwell is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Rothwell recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 50 vs 333 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Rothwell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Rothwell had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Rothwell recorded fewer total crimes (50 vs 333).