Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS4 · Leeds
524
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LS7 · Leeds
389
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Leeds has less crime — 389 vs 524 incidents in February 2026.
Leeds saw somewhat more crime than Leeds in February 2026 (524 vs 389 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (65) and Other theft (43), while Leeds has more Vehicle crime (36) and Burglary (32). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 389 vs 524 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Leeds is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Leeds had more Vehicle crime and Burglary. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (389 vs 524).