Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF10 · Wakefield
318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WF8 · Wakefield
273
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Wakefield has less crime — 273 vs 318 incidents in April 2026.
Wakefield saw somewhat more crime than Wakefield in April 2026 (318 vs 273 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wakefield sees higher rates of Other theft (43), while Wakefield has more Anti-social behaviour (35). 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 — 273 vs 318 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Wakefield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Wakefield saw higher rates of Other theft while Wakefield had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wakefield recorded fewer total crimes (273 vs 318).