Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF14 · Kirklees
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WF11 · Wakefield
148
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Mirfield has less crime — 116 vs 148 incidents in February 2026.
Wakefield saw somewhat more crime than Mirfield in February 2026 (148 vs 116 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Mirfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14) and Burglary (10), while Wakefield has more Anti-social behaviour (20) and Public order (14). 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 148 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Mirfield saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Wakefield had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Mirfield recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 148).