Huddersfield vs Wakefield West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Huddersfield West Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Wakefield West West Yorkshire Police

      Huddersfield vs Wakefield West Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Huddersfield
      West Yorkshire Police
      16,895 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.4% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wakefield West
      West Yorkshire Police
      15,591 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.4% trend
      26.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Huddersfield
      B Wakefield West
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      16,895
      15,591
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      17,316
      16,139
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.4%
      ↓3.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      26.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Huddersfield
      B Wakefield West
      Violent Crime
      7,391 ↑0%
      7,386 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,300 ↓16%
      1,438 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      1,155 ↓4%
      924 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      687 ↑1%
      902 ↑5%
      Burglary
      697 ↑5%
      616 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1,130 ↑2%
      1,032 ↓14%
      Drugs
      847 ↑13%
      423 ↓2%
      Public Order
      1,595 ↓6%
      1,448 ↓9%
      Robbery
      189 ↑6%
      109 ↑40%
      Shoplifting
      1,022 ↓18%
      547 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      140 ↓10%
      51 ↓11%
      Bicycle Theft
      51 ↑19%
      54 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      215 ↑13%
      110 ↑13%
      Other Crime
      476 ↓2%
      551 ↑1%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Huddersfield safer than Wakefield West?

      Huddersfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,895 crimes in the last 12 months. Wakefield West has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 15,591 crimes. Huddersfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Huddersfield vs Wakefield West?

      Huddersfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wakefield West shows -3.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Huddersfield and Wakefield West?

      In Huddersfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (7,391 incidents). In Wakefield West, it is Violent Crime (7,386 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Huddersfield and Wakefield West?

      Huddersfield recorded 1,300 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wakefield West recorded 1,438. 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 Huddersfield vs Wakefield West?

      Violent crime in Huddersfield totalled 7,391 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7,386 in Wakefield West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Huddersfield and Wakefield West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Huddersfield recorded 17,316 crimes (now 16,895, a change of -2.4%). Wakefield West recorded 16,139 crimes previously (now 15,591, -3.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Huddersfield and Wakefield West?

      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. Huddersfield has a resolution rate of 30.8% and Wakefield West has 26.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Huddersfield and Wakefield West?

      Huddersfield falls within the West Yorkshire Police boundary. Wakefield West 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 Huddersfield and Wakefield West?

      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 Huddersfield or Wakefield West on a crime map?

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

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