Rothwell vs Wetherby — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Rothwell

LS26 · Leeds

45

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences24
  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Other theft5

Wetherby

LS22 · Leeds

61

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

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

Rothwell has less crime — 45 vs 61 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Wetherby saw somewhat more crime than Rothwell in March 2026 (61 vs 45 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rothwell sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Wetherby has more Shoplifting (11). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rothwell or Wetherby safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Rothwell recorded fewer crimes than Wetherby — 45 vs 61 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Rothwell is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Rothwell saw higher rates of Other theft while Wetherby had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rothwell recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 61).

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