Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS16 · Leeds
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LS2 · Leeds
1,559
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leeds has less crime — 150 vs 1,559 incidents in April 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Leeds in April 2026 — 1,559 incidents compared to 150, a 10.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Public order (15), while Leeds has more Anti-social behaviour (147). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 150 vs 1,559 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Leeds is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Public order while Leeds had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 1,559).