Leeds vs Wetherby — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Leeds

LS14 · Leeds

357

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences151
  • Anti-social behaviour41
  • Shoplifting36

Wetherby

LS22 · Leeds

63

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences22
  • Shoplifting10
  • Anti-social behaviour6

Wetherby has less crime — 63 vs 357 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Wetherby in February 2026 — 357 incidents compared to 63, a 5.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Leeds records significantly more (151 vs 22 incidents). 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Leeds or Wetherby safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Wetherby recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 63 vs 357 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Wetherby is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Leeds and Wetherby?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Leeds recorded 151 incidents of this type vs 22 in Wetherby. Overall, Wetherby had fewer total crimes (63 vs 357).

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