Wakefield
Covering wards: Crofton, Ryhill and Walton, Normanton, Stanley and Outwood East, Wakefield East, Wakefield North, Wakefield South, Wakefield West, Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Thinking about moving to Wakefield WF1? Police recorded 576 crimes here in April 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.
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Wakefield WF1 recorded 576 crimes in April 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 215 incidents. This is above the national average for areas of similar size. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.
In April 2026, the top crime types in Wakefield WF1 were: Violence & sexual offences (215), Shoplifting (75), and Anti-social behaviour (61). These accounted for 61% of all recorded crime in the area.
Wakefield WF1 is above the national average for total recorded crime. Areas with higher crime rates aren't necessarily unsafe — much depends on crime type and context. Our full report breaks this down in detail.
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