Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF1 · Wakefield
576
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WF10 · Wakefield
318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Wakefield has less crime — 318 vs 576 incidents in April 2026.
Wakefield recorded notably higher crime than Wakefield in April 2026 — 576 vs 318 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wakefield sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (61), while Wakefield has more Other theft (43). 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 April 2026 Police data, Wakefield recorded fewer crimes than Wakefield — 318 vs 576 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Wakefield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Wakefield saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Wakefield had more Other theft. Overall, Wakefield recorded fewer total crimes (318 vs 576).