Leeds vs Leeds — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Leeds

LS14 · Leeds

356

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences149
  • Anti-social behaviour41
  • Shoplifting36

Leeds

LS16 · Leeds

136

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences72
  • Public order12
  • Burglary10

Leeds has less crime — 136 vs 356 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Leeds in February 2026 — 356 incidents compared to 136, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (41) and Shoplifting (36), while Leeds has more Public order (12) and Burglary (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Leeds or Leeds safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 136 vs 356 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Leeds is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Leeds and Leeds?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Leeds had more Public order and Burglary. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (136 vs 356).

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