Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS15 · Leeds
216
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LS16 · Leeds
136
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Leeds has less crime — 136 vs 216 incidents in February 2026.
Leeds recorded notably higher crime than Leeds in February 2026 — 216 vs 136 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Leeds has more Public order (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 136 vs 216 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Leeds is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leeds had more Public order. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (136 vs 216).