Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF1 · Wakefield
491
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WF5 · Wakefield
108
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Wakefield has less crime — 108 vs 491 incidents in February 2026.
Wakefield recorded substantially more crime than Wakefield in February 2026 — 491 incidents compared to 108, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wakefield sees higher rates of Public order (46) and Shoplifting (45), 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, Wakefield recorded fewer crimes than Wakefield — 108 vs 491 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Wakefield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Wakefield saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Wakefield had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wakefield recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 491).