Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS16 · Leeds
136
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
LS18 · Leeds
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Leeds has less crime — 120 vs 136 incidents in February 2026.
Leeds and Leeds recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 136 and 120 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Public order (12) and Burglary (10), while Leeds has more Shoplifting (17) and Other theft (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 — 120 vs 136 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Public order and Burglary while Leeds had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 136).