Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF4 · Wakefield
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WF14 · Kirklees
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Crigglestone has less crime — 79 vs 116 incidents in February 2026.
Mirfield saw somewhat more crime than Crigglestone in February 2026 (116 vs 79 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crigglestone sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7) and Criminal damage & arson (7), while Mirfield has more Shoplifting (14) and Burglary (10). 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, Crigglestone recorded fewer crimes than Mirfield — 79 vs 116 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Crigglestone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Crigglestone saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Mirfield had more Shoplifting and Burglary. Overall, Crigglestone recorded fewer total crimes (79 vs 116).