Safety in Wakefield

Wakefield in Yorkshire and The Humber scores 55/100 (good) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

43,314

Rate per 1,000

122.6

1-year trend

-4.3%

3-year trend

-8.9%

5-year trend

+4.9%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

628

Per 1,000 residents

1.8

Data last updated: 15 August 2026