Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF10 · Wakefield
318
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WF2 · Wakefield
394
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Wakefield has less crime — 318 vs 394 incidents in February 2026.
Wakefield saw somewhat more crime than Wakefield in February 2026 (394 vs 318 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wakefield sees higher rates of Other theft (32), while Wakefield has more Anti-social behaviour (36). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wakefield recorded fewer crimes than Wakefield — 318 vs 394 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Wakefield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Wakefield saw higher rates of Other theft while Wakefield had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wakefield recorded fewer total crimes (318 vs 394).