Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF14 · Kirklees
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WF2 · Wakefield
394
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Mirfield has less crime — 116 vs 394 incidents in February 2026.
Wakefield recorded substantially more crime than Mirfield in February 2026 — 394 incidents compared to 116, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Mirfield sees higher rates of Burglary (10), while Wakefield has more Anti-social behaviour (36). 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 394 incidents. That is 71% 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 Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Mirfield recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 394).