Featherstone vs Wakefield — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Featherstone

WF7 · Wakefield

111

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences49
  • Shoplifting15
  • Criminal damage & arson10

Wakefield

WF8 · Wakefield

273

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences114
  • Anti-social behaviour35
  • Shoplifting34

Featherstone has less crime — 111 vs 273 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Wakefield recorded notably higher crime than Featherstone in April 2026 — 273 vs 111 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Featherstone sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), while Wakefield has more Anti-social behaviour (35). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Featherstone or Wakefield safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Featherstone recorded fewer crimes than Wakefield — 111 vs 273 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Wakefield is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Featherstone and Wakefield?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Featherstone saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wakefield had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Featherstone recorded fewer total crimes (111 vs 273).

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