Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF1 · Wakefield
491
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WF10 · Wakefield
318
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Wakefield has less crime — 318 vs 491 incidents in February 2026.
Wakefield recorded notably higher crime than Wakefield in February 2026 — 491 vs 318 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wakefield sees higher rates of Public order (46), while Wakefield has more Other theft (32). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wakefield recorded fewer crimes than Wakefield — 318 vs 491 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Wakefield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Wakefield saw higher rates of Public order while Wakefield had more Other theft. Overall, Wakefield recorded fewer total crimes (318 vs 491).