Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS11 · Leeds
528
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LS22 · Leeds
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wetherby has less crime — 41 vs 528 incidents in April 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Wetherby in April 2026 — 528 incidents compared to 41, a 12.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Public order (72) and Vehicle crime (56), while Wetherby has more Shoplifting (5) and Anti-social behaviour (5). 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 April 2026 Police data, Wetherby recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 41 vs 528 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Wetherby is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Public order and Vehicle crime while Wetherby had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wetherby recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 528).