Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF4 · Wakefield
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WF3 · Leeds
51
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Leeds has less crime — 51 vs 79 incidents in February 2026.
Crigglestone recorded notably higher crime than Leeds in February 2026 — 79 vs 51 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crigglestone sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7) and Criminal damage & arson (7), while Leeds has more Burglary (9) and Other theft (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Crigglestone — 51 vs 79 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Leeds is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Crigglestone saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Leeds had more Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 79).