Wakefield
Covering wards: Ardsley & Robin Hood, Crofton, Ryhill and Walton, Wakefield East, Wakefield North, Wakefield Rural, Wakefield South, Wakefield West, Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Thinking about moving to Wakefield WF2? Police recorded 448 crimes here in April 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.
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Wakefield WF2 recorded 448 crimes in April 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 172 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 WF2 were: Violence & sexual offences (172), Shoplifting (54), and Anti-social behaviour (40). These accounted for 59% of all recorded crime in the area.
Wakefield WF2 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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