Leeds West vs Wakefield Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Leeds West West Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Wakefield Central West Yorkshire Police

      Leeds West vs Wakefield Central Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Leeds West
      West Yorkshire Police
      20,695 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      29% 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 Leeds West
      B Wakefield Central
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      20,695
      10,732
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      21,520
      11,369
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.8%
      ↓5.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      27%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Leeds West
      B Wakefield Central
      Violent Crime
      8,798 ↑4%
      4,534 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,671 ↓9%
      898 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      1,175 ↓9%
      655 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,154 ↓28%
      423 ↑0%
      Burglary
      1,251 ↓5%
      354 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1,424 ↓12%
      640 ↓8%
      Drugs
      482 ↑4%
      477 ↑2%
      Public Order
      1,514 ↓6%
      912 ↓15%
      Robbery
      296 ↑27%
      138 ↓2%
      Shoplifting
      1,869 ↓11%
      1,078 ↓21%
      Theft from Person
      102 ↓16%
      104 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      163 ↑12%
      65 ↓28%
      Possession of Weapons
      192 ↑18%
      107 ↑2%
      Other Crime
      604 ↑2%
      347 ↑6%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wakefield Central is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Leeds West safer than Wakefield Central?

      Leeds West has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 20,695 crimes in the last 12 months. Wakefield Central has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 10,732 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Leeds West vs Wakefield Central?

      Leeds West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.8% — 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 Leeds West and Wakefield Central?

      In Leeds West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (8,798 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 Leeds West and Wakefield Central?

      Leeds West recorded 1,671 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 Leeds West vs Wakefield Central?

      Violent crime in Leeds West totalled 8,798 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 Leeds West and Wakefield Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Leeds West recorded 21,520 crimes (now 20,695, a change of -3.8%). Wakefield Central recorded 11,369 crimes previously (now 10,732, -5.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Leeds West 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. Leeds West has a resolution rate of 29% and Wakefield Central has 27%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Leeds West and Wakefield Central?

      Leeds West 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 Leeds West 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 Leeds West or Wakefield Central on a crime map?

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

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