Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF3 · Leeds
51
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WF6 · Wakefield
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Leeds has less crime — 51 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Normanton recorded substantially more crime than Leeds in February 2026 — 143 incidents compared to 51, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Burglary (9), while Normanton has more Shoplifting (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Normanton — 51 vs 143 incidents. That is 64% 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 Normanton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 143).