Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS15 · Leeds
216
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LS22 · Leeds
63
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wetherby has less crime — 63 vs 216 incidents in February 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Wetherby in February 2026 — 216 incidents compared to 63, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Burglary (26), while Wetherby has more 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 216 incidents. That is 71% 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 Burglary while Wetherby had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wetherby recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 216).