Leeds vs Wetherby — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Leeds

LS28 · Leeds

278

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences96
  • Shoplifting57
  • Other theft26

Wetherby

LS22 · Leeds

61

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Shoplifting11
  • Anti-social behaviour8

Wetherby has less crime — 61 vs 278 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Wetherby in March 2026 — 278 incidents compared to 61, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Other theft (26), while Wetherby has more Anti-social behaviour (8). 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 March 2026 Police data, Wetherby recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 61 vs 278 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Wetherby is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Other theft while Wetherby had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wetherby recorded fewer total crimes (61 vs 278).

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