Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF9 · Wakefield
40
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WF1 · Wakefield
491
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
North Elmsall has less crime — 40 vs 491 incidents in February 2026.
Wakefield recorded substantially more crime than North Elmsall in February 2026 — 491 incidents compared to 40, a 12.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Elmsall sees higher rates of Robbery (4), while Wakefield has more Shoplifting (45). North Elmsall is below the national average while Wakefield is above, making North Elmsall the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, North Elmsall recorded fewer crimes than Wakefield — 40 vs 491 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. North Elmsall is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, North Elmsall saw higher rates of Robbery while Wakefield had more Shoplifting. Overall, North Elmsall recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 491).