Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF3 · Leeds
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WF11 · Wakefield
127
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Leeds has less crime — 47 vs 127 incidents in April 2026.
Wakefield recorded substantially more crime than Leeds in April 2026 — 127 incidents compared to 47, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Public order (7), while Wakefield has more Criminal damage & arson (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Wakefield — 47 vs 127 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Leeds is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Public order while Wakefield had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 127).