Leeds vs Wetherby — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Leeds

LS18 · Leeds

162

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Anti-social behaviour29
  • Shoplifting15

Wetherby

LS22 · Leeds

41

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Shoplifting5
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Wetherby has less crime — 41 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Wetherby in April 2026 — 162 incidents compared to 41, a 4.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Leeds records significantly more (57 vs 16 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Leeds or Wetherby safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wetherby recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 41 vs 162 incidents. That is 75% 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 April 2026, Leeds recorded 57 incidents of this type vs 16 in Wetherby. Overall, Wetherby had fewer total crimes (41 vs 162).

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