Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS16 · Leeds
136
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
LS5 · Leeds
297
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Leeds has less crime — 136 vs 297 incidents in February 2026.
Leeds recorded notably higher crime than Leeds in February 2026 — 297 vs 136 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Public order (12), while Leeds has more Shoplifting (32). 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 297 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Leeds is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Public order while Leeds had more Shoplifting. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (136 vs 297).