Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF4 · Wakefield
105
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WF9 · Wakefield
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
North Elmsall has less crime — 36 vs 105 incidents in April 2026.
Crigglestone recorded substantially more crime than North Elmsall in April 2026 — 105 incidents compared to 36, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crigglestone sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (12), while North Elmsall has more Public order (3). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, North Elmsall recorded fewer crimes than Crigglestone — 36 vs 105 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. North Elmsall is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Crigglestone saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while North Elmsall had more Public order. Overall, North Elmsall recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 105).