Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF4 · Wakefield
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WF1 · Wakefield
491
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Crigglestone has less crime — 79 vs 491 incidents in February 2026.
Wakefield recorded substantially more crime than Crigglestone in February 2026 — 491 incidents compared to 79, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crigglestone sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7) and Criminal damage & arson (7), while Wakefield has more Public order (46) and Shoplifting (45). Crigglestone is below the national average while Wakefield is above, making Crigglestone the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Crigglestone recorded fewer crimes than Wakefield — 79 vs 491 incidents. That is 84% 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 Wakefield had more Public order and Shoplifting. Overall, Crigglestone recorded fewer total crimes (79 vs 491).