Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF7 · Wakefield
87
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WF3 · Leeds
51
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Leeds has less crime — 51 vs 87 incidents in February 2026.
Featherstone recorded notably higher crime than Leeds in February 2026 — 87 vs 51 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Featherstone sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13) and Criminal damage & arson (13), 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 Featherstone — 51 vs 87 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Leeds is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Featherstone saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Leeds had more Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 87).