Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF1 · Wakefield
491
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WF2 · Wakefield
394
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Wakefield has less crime — 394 vs 491 incidents in February 2026.
Wakefield saw somewhat more crime than Wakefield in February 2026 (491 vs 394 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wakefield sees higher rates of Public order (46), while Wakefield has more Anti-social behaviour (36). 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 — 394 vs 491 incidents. That is 20% 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 Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wakefield recorded fewer total crimes (394 vs 491).