Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF4 · Wakefield
105
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WF5 · Wakefield
148
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Crigglestone has less crime — 105 vs 148 incidents in April 2026.
Wakefield saw somewhat more crime than Crigglestone in April 2026 (148 vs 105 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crigglestone sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (12), while Wakefield has more Public order (17). 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, Crigglestone recorded fewer crimes than Wakefield — 105 vs 148 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Crigglestone saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wakefield had more Public order. Overall, Crigglestone recorded fewer total crimes (105 vs 148).