Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF7 · Wakefield
111
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WF3 · Leeds
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Leeds has less crime — 47 vs 111 incidents in April 2026.
Featherstone recorded notably higher crime than Leeds in April 2026 — 111 vs 47 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Featherstone sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15) and Criminal damage & arson (10), while Leeds has more Anti-social behaviour (10) and Public order (7). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Featherstone — 47 vs 111 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Leeds is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Featherstone saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Leeds had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 111).