Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF3 · Leeds
51
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WF10 · Wakefield
318
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Leeds has less crime — 51 vs 318 incidents in February 2026.
Wakefield recorded substantially more crime than Leeds in February 2026 — 318 incidents compared to 51, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Burglary (9), while Wakefield has more Shoplifting (38). Leeds is below the national average while Wakefield is above, making Leeds the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Wakefield — 51 vs 318 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Leeds 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 Wakefield had more Shoplifting. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 318).