Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF9 · Wakefield
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WF10 · Wakefield
318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
North Elmsall has less crime — 36 vs 318 incidents in April 2026.
Wakefield recorded substantially more crime than North Elmsall in April 2026 — 318 incidents compared to 36, a 8.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Elmsall sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (11) and Public order (3), while Wakefield has more Other theft (43) and Shoplifting (36). 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 318 incidents. That is 89% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Wakefield had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, North Elmsall recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 318).