Wakefield Central vs Alexandra

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Wakefield Central West Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Alexandra Greater Manchester Police

      Wakefield Central vs Alexandra Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Wakefield Central
      West Yorkshire Police
      9,277 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.1% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Alexandra
      Greater Manchester Police
      4 crimes / 12m
      ↓33.3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Wakefield Central
      B Alexandra
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      9,277
      4
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,192
      6
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.1%
      ↓33.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wakefield Central
      B Alexandra
      Violent Crime
      3,849 ↓14%
      2 ↓33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      804 ↓9%
      0
      Other Theft
      527 ↓32%
      1 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      358 ↓19%
      0
      Burglary
      306 ↓15%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      536 ↓24%
      0
      Drugs
      454 ↓4%
      1
      Public Order
      768 ↓26%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      140 ↑15%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1,003 ↓18%
      0
      Theft from Person
      90 ↓28%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      62 ↓27%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      103 ↓6%
      0
      Other Crime
      277 ↓22%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Alexandra is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wakefield Central safer than Alexandra?

      Wakefield Central has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 9,277 crimes in the last 12 months. Alexandra has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 4 crimes. Alexandra scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Wakefield Central vs Alexandra?

      Wakefield Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Alexandra shows -33.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Wakefield Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,849 incidents). In Alexandra, it is Violent Crime (2 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Wakefield Central recorded 804 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Alexandra recorded 0. 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 Wakefield Central vs Alexandra?

      Violent crime in Wakefield Central totalled 3,849 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2 in Alexandra. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wakefield Central recorded 11,192 crimes (now 9,277, a change of -17.1%). Alexandra recorded 6 crimes previously (now 4, -33.3%).

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

      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. Wakefield Central has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Alexandra has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wakefield Central and Alexandra?

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

      What data is used to compare Wakefield Central and Alexandra?

      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 Wakefield Central or Alexandra on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wakefield Central and Alexandra. 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.