Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF9 · Wakefield
40
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WF11 · Wakefield
148
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
North Elmsall has less crime — 40 vs 148 incidents in February 2026.
Wakefield recorded substantially more crime than North Elmsall in February 2026 — 148 incidents compared to 40, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Elmsall sees higher rates of Robbery (4), while Wakefield has more Anti-social behaviour (20). 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, North Elmsall recorded fewer crimes than Wakefield — 40 vs 148 incidents. That is 73% 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 Anti-social behaviour. Overall, North Elmsall recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 148).