Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF11 · Wakefield
148
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WF5 · Wakefield
108
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Wakefield has less crime — 108 vs 148 incidents in February 2026.
Wakefield saw somewhat more crime than Wakefield in February 2026 (148 vs 108 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wakefield sees higher rates of Public order (14), while Wakefield has more 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 148 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Wakefield saw higher rates of Public order while Wakefield had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wakefield recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 148).