North Elmsall vs Wakefield — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

North Elmsall

WF9 · Wakefield

36

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Anti-social behaviour11
  • Public order3

Wakefield

WF10 · Wakefield

318

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences115
  • Other theft43
  • Shoplifting36

North Elmsall has less crime — 36 vs 318 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is North Elmsall or Wakefield safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between North Elmsall and Wakefield?

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).

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