Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF14 · Kirklees
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WF5 · Wakefield
108
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Wakefield has less crime — 108 vs 116 incidents in February 2026.
Mirfield and Wakefield recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 116 and 108 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Mirfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14) and Burglary (10), while Wakefield has more Anti-social behaviour (10) and Vehicle crime (9). 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, Wakefield recorded fewer crimes than Mirfield — 108 vs 116 incidents. That is 7% 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 Vehicle crime. Overall, Wakefield recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 116).