Wakefield Central vs Spotland and Falinge
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Wakefield Central vs Spotland and Falinge 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 Wakefield Central safer than Spotland and Falinge?
Wakefield Central has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,732 crimes in the last 12 months. Spotland and Falinge has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) with 6 crimes. Spotland and Falinge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Wakefield Central vs Spotland and Falinge?
Wakefield Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Spotland and Falinge shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Wakefield Central and Spotland and Falinge?
In Wakefield Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,534 incidents). In Spotland and Falinge, it is Vehicle Crime (2 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Wakefield Central and Spotland and Falinge?
Wakefield Central recorded 898 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Spotland and Falinge recorded 1. 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 Spotland and Falinge?
Violent crime in Wakefield Central totalled 4,534 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Spotland and Falinge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Wakefield Central and Spotland and Falinge in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wakefield Central recorded 11,369 crimes (now 10,732, a change of -5.6%). Spotland and Falinge recorded 0 crimes previously (now 6, 0%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wakefield Central and Spotland and Falinge?
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 27% and Spotland and Falinge has 66.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Wakefield Central and Spotland and Falinge?
Wakefield Central falls within the West Yorkshire Police boundary. Spotland and Falinge 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 Spotland and Falinge?
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 Spotland and Falinge on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wakefield Central and Spotland and Falinge. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.