Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF3 · Leeds
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WF8 · Wakefield
273
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leeds has less crime — 47 vs 273 incidents in April 2026.
Wakefield recorded substantially more crime than Leeds in April 2026 — 273 incidents compared to 47, a 5.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Public order (7), while Wakefield has more Shoplifting (34). Leeds is below the national average while Wakefield is above, making Leeds the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Wakefield — 47 vs 273 incidents. That is 83% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 273).