Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF5 · Wakefield
108
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WF8 · Wakefield
241
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Wakefield has less crime — 108 vs 241 incidents in February 2026.
Wakefield recorded notably higher crime than Wakefield in February 2026 — 241 vs 108 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wakefield sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (9), while Wakefield has more Criminal damage & arson (19). 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 241 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Wakefield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Wakefield saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Wakefield had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wakefield recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 241).