Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF14 · Kirklees
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WF8 · Wakefield
273
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Mirfield has less crime — 146 vs 273 incidents in April 2026.
Wakefield recorded notably higher crime than Mirfield in April 2026 — 273 vs 146 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Mirfield sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (19), while Wakefield has more Shoplifting (34). 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 273 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Wakefield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Mirfield saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wakefield had more Shoplifting. Overall, Mirfield recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 273).