Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF10 · Wakefield
318
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WF11 · Wakefield
148
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Wakefield has less crime — 148 vs 318 incidents in February 2026.
Wakefield recorded notably higher crime than Wakefield in February 2026 — 318 vs 148 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wakefield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38) and Other theft (32), while Wakefield has more Anti-social behaviour (20) and Public order (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wakefield recorded fewer crimes than Wakefield — 148 vs 318 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Wakefield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Wakefield saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Wakefield had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Wakefield recorded fewer total crimes (148 vs 318).