Bradford West vs Wakefield East
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bradford West vs Wakefield East Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bradford West safer than Wakefield East?
Bradford West has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,004 crimes in the last 12 months. Wakefield East has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 18,266 crimes. Wakefield East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bradford West vs Wakefield East?
Bradford West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wakefield East shows -6.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bradford West and Wakefield East?
In Bradford West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (7,731 incidents). In Wakefield East, it is Violent Crime (7,744 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bradford West and Wakefield East?
Bradford West recorded 1,146 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wakefield East recorded 2,129. 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 West vs Wakefield East?
Violent crime in Bradford West totalled 7,731 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7,744 in Wakefield East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bradford West and Wakefield East in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bradford West recorded 15,603 crimes (now 16,004, a change of +2.6%). Wakefield East recorded 19,515 crimes previously (now 18,266, -6.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bradford West and Wakefield East?
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 West has a resolution rate of 31.1% and Wakefield East has 27.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bradford West and Wakefield East?
Bradford West falls within the West Yorkshire Police boundary. Wakefield East 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 West and Wakefield East?
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 West or Wakefield East on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bradford West and Wakefield East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.