Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF4 · Wakefield
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WF5 · Wakefield
108
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Crigglestone has less crime — 79 vs 108 incidents in February 2026.
Wakefield saw somewhat more crime than Crigglestone in February 2026 (108 vs 79 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crigglestone sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7), while Wakefield has more Vehicle crime (9). 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 Wakefield — 79 vs 108 incidents. That is 27% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Wakefield had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Crigglestone recorded fewer total crimes (79 vs 108).