Bradford East vs Wakefield Central

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Bradford East West Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Wakefield Central West Yorkshire Police

      Bradford East vs Wakefield Central Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Bradford East
      West Yorkshire Police
      17,313 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.3% trend
      32% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Wakefield Central
      West Yorkshire Police
      10,732 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.6% trend
      27% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bradford East
      B Wakefield Central
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      17,313
      10,732
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      17,538
      11,369
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.3%
      ↓5.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32%
      27%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bradford East
      B Wakefield Central
      Violent Crime
      7,454 ↓3%
      4,534 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,795 ↑12%
      898 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      1,160 ↓11%
      655 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      961 ↑23%
      423 ↑0%
      Burglary
      791 ↓5%
      354 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1,329 ↓10%
      640 ↓8%
      Drugs
      652 ↑9%
      477 ↑2%
      Public Order
      1,277 ↓9%
      912 ↓15%
      Robbery
      194 ↑5%
      138 ↓2%
      Shoplifting
      822 ↓1%
      1,078 ↓21%
      Theft from Person
      91 ↓4%
      104 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      88 ↑47%
      65 ↓28%
      Possession of Weapons
      137 ↑16%
      107 ↑2%
      Other Crime
      562 ↓4%
      347 ↑6%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wakefield Central is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bradford East safer than Wakefield Central?

      Bradford East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 17,313 crimes in the last 12 months. Wakefield Central has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 10,732 crimes. Wakefield Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bradford East vs Wakefield Central?

      Bradford East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wakefield Central shows -5.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bradford East and Wakefield Central?

      In Bradford East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (7,454 incidents). In Wakefield Central, it is Violent Crime (4,534 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bradford East and Wakefield Central?

      Bradford East recorded 1,795 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wakefield Central recorded 898. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bradford East vs Wakefield Central?

      Violent crime in Bradford East totalled 7,454 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,534 in Wakefield Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bradford East and Wakefield Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bradford East recorded 17,538 crimes (now 17,313, a change of -1.3%). Wakefield Central recorded 11,369 crimes previously (now 10,732, -5.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bradford East and Wakefield Central?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bradford East has a resolution rate of 32% and Wakefield Central has 27%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bradford East and Wakefield Central?

      Bradford East falls within the West Yorkshire Police boundary. Wakefield Central is covered by West Yorkshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bradford East and Wakefield Central?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bradford East or Wakefield Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bradford East and Wakefield Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.