Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF7 · Wakefield
111
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WF14 · Kirklees
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Featherstone has less crime — 111 vs 146 incidents in April 2026.
Mirfield saw somewhat more crime than Featherstone in April 2026 (146 vs 111 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Featherstone sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Mirfield has more Anti-social behaviour (19). 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, Featherstone recorded fewer crimes than Mirfield — 111 vs 146 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Featherstone saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Mirfield had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Featherstone recorded fewer total crimes (111 vs 146).