Wakefield vs Wakefield — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Wakefield

WF11 · Wakefield

148

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Anti-social behaviour20
  • Public order14

Wakefield

WF2 · Wakefield

394

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences175
  • Shoplifting37
  • Anti-social behaviour36

Wakefield has less crime — 148 vs 394 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Wakefield recorded substantially more crime than Wakefield in February 2026 — 394 incidents compared to 148, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wakefield sees higher rates of Public order (14), while Wakefield has more Shoplifting (37). 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 — 148 vs 394 incidents. That is 62% 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 Public order while Wakefield had more Shoplifting. Overall, Wakefield recorded fewer total crimes (148 vs 394).

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