Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS9 · Leeds
688
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LS22 · Leeds
63
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wetherby has less crime — 63 vs 688 incidents in February 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Wetherby in February 2026 — 688 incidents compared to 63, a 10.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Other theft (54) and Criminal damage & arson (48), while Wetherby has more Shoplifting (10) and 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 688 incidents. That is 91% 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 Other theft and Criminal damage & arson while Wetherby had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wetherby recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 688).