Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS16 · Leeds
136
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
LS7 · Leeds
389
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Leeds has less crime — 136 vs 389 incidents in February 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Leeds in February 2026 — 389 incidents compared to 136, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Public order (12), while Leeds has more Vehicle crime (36). 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 389 incidents. That is 65% 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 Vehicle crime. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (136 vs 389).