Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF14 · Kirklees
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WF1 · Wakefield
491
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Mirfield has less crime — 116 vs 491 incidents in February 2026.
Wakefield recorded substantially more crime than Mirfield in February 2026 — 491 incidents compared to 116, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Mirfield sees higher rates of Burglary (10), while Wakefield has more Public order (46). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Mirfield recorded fewer crimes than Wakefield — 116 vs 491 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Wakefield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Mirfield saw higher rates of Burglary while Wakefield had more Public order. Overall, Mirfield recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 491).