Wakefield vs Wakefield — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Wakefield

WF10 · Wakefield

318

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences106
  • Shoplifting38
  • Other theft32

Wakefield

WF5 · Wakefield

108

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences52
  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Vehicle crime9

Wakefield has less crime — 108 vs 318 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Wakefield recorded substantially more crime than Wakefield in February 2026 — 318 incidents compared to 108, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wakefield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38) and Other theft (32), while Wakefield has more Anti-social behaviour (10) and Vehicle crime (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wakefield or Wakefield safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Wakefield recorded fewer crimes than Wakefield — 108 vs 318 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Wakefield is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Wakefield and Wakefield?

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 Vehicle crime. Overall, Wakefield recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 318).

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