Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS15 · Leeds
253
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LS22 · Leeds
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wetherby has less crime — 41 vs 253 incidents in April 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Wetherby in April 2026 — 253 incidents compared to 41, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (24), while Wetherby has more Shoplifting (5). Leeds sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wetherby is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Wetherby recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 41 vs 253 incidents. That is 84% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Wetherby had more Shoplifting. Overall, Wetherby recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 253).