Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS14 · Leeds
357
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LS21 · Leeds
60
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Otley has less crime — 60 vs 357 incidents in February 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Otley in February 2026 — 357 incidents compared to 60, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (41), 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 357 incidents. That is 83% 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 Anti-social behaviour while Otley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Otley recorded fewer total crimes (60 vs 357).