Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS10 · Leeds
306
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LS22 · Leeds
63
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wetherby has less crime — 63 vs 306 incidents in February 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Wetherby in February 2026 — 306 incidents compared to 63, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26), while Wetherby has more Shoplifting (10). Leeds sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wetherby is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wetherby recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 63 vs 306 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Wetherby is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wetherby had more Shoplifting. Overall, Wetherby recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 306).