Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF9 · Wakefield
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WF1 · Wakefield
576
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
North Elmsall has less crime — 36 vs 576 incidents in April 2026.
Wakefield recorded substantially more crime than North Elmsall in April 2026 — 576 incidents compared to 36, a 16.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Elmsall sees higher rates of Public order (3), while Wakefield has more Shoplifting (75). North Elmsall is below the national average while Wakefield is above, making North Elmsall the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, North Elmsall recorded fewer crimes than Wakefield — 36 vs 576 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. North Elmsall is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, North Elmsall saw higher rates of Public order while Wakefield had more Shoplifting. Overall, North Elmsall recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 576).