Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF7 · Wakefield
87
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WF5 · Wakefield
108
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Featherstone has less crime — 87 vs 108 incidents in February 2026.
Wakefield saw somewhat more crime than Featherstone in February 2026 (108 vs 87 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Featherstone sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13) and Criminal damage & arson (13), while Wakefield has more Anti-social behaviour (10) and 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, Featherstone recorded fewer crimes than Wakefield — 87 vs 108 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Featherstone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Featherstone saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Wakefield had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Featherstone recorded fewer total crimes (87 vs 108).