Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF1 · Wakefield
576
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WF5 · Wakefield
148
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Wakefield has less crime — 148 vs 576 incidents in April 2026.
Wakefield recorded substantially more crime than Wakefield in April 2026 — 576 incidents compared to 148, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wakefield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (75), while Wakefield has more Public order (17). 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, Wakefield recorded fewer crimes than Wakefield — 148 vs 576 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Wakefield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Wakefield saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wakefield had more Public order. Overall, Wakefield recorded fewer total crimes (148 vs 576).