Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS23 · Leeds
20
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
LS22 · Leeds
61
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Boston Spa has less crime — 20 vs 61 incidents in March 2026.
Wetherby recorded substantially more crime than Boston Spa in March 2026 — 61 incidents compared to 20, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Boston Spa sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Wetherby has more Shoplifting (11). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Boston Spa recorded fewer crimes than Wetherby — 20 vs 61 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Boston Spa is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Boston Spa saw higher rates of Burglary while Wetherby had more Shoplifting. Overall, Boston Spa recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 61).