Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF14 · Kirklees
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WF5 · Wakefield
148
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Mirfield has less crime — 146 vs 148 incidents in April 2026.
Mirfield and Wakefield recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 146 and 148 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Mirfield sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (19), while Wakefield has more Public order (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Mirfield recorded fewer crimes than Wakefield — 146 vs 148 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Mirfield saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wakefield had more Public order. Overall, Mirfield recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 148).