Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS11 · Leeds
519
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LS22 · Leeds
63
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wetherby has less crime — 63 vs 519 incidents in February 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Wetherby in February 2026 — 519 incidents compared to 63, a 8.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Public order (48) and Criminal damage & arson (43), while Wetherby has more Shoplifting (10) and Anti-social behaviour (6). 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 519 incidents. That is 88% 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 Public order and Criminal damage & arson while Wetherby had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wetherby recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 519).