Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF9 · Wakefield
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WF11 · Wakefield
127
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
North Elmsall has less crime — 36 vs 127 incidents in April 2026.
Wakefield recorded substantially more crime than North Elmsall in April 2026 — 127 incidents compared to 36, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Elmsall sees higher rates of Public order (3), while Wakefield has more Criminal damage & arson (19). 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, North Elmsall recorded fewer crimes than Wakefield — 36 vs 127 incidents. That is 72% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, North Elmsall recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 127).