Wakefield Central vs St Mary's (Oldham)
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Wakefield Central vs St Mary's (Oldham) 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 St Mary's (Oldham)?
Wakefield Central has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,945 crimes in the last 12 months. St Mary's (Oldham) has a safety score of 99/100 (Very Safe) with 9 crimes. St Mary's (Oldham) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Wakefield Central vs St Mary's (Oldham)?
Wakefield Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Mary's (Oldham) shows -25% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Wakefield Central and St Mary's (Oldham)?
In Wakefield Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,703 incidents). In St Mary's (Oldham), it is Violent Crime (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Wakefield Central and St Mary's (Oldham)?
Wakefield Central recorded 771 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Mary's (Oldham) 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 St Mary's (Oldham)?
Violent crime in Wakefield Central totalled 3,703 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7 in St Mary's (Oldham). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Wakefield Central and St Mary's (Oldham) in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wakefield Central recorded 11,293 crimes (now 8,945, a change of -20.8%). St Mary's (Oldham) recorded 12 crimes previously (now 9, -25%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wakefield Central and St Mary's (Oldham)?
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 26.5% and St Mary's (Oldham) has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Wakefield Central and St Mary's (Oldham)?
Wakefield Central falls within the West Yorkshire Police boundary. St Mary's (Oldham) 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 St Mary's (Oldham)?
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 St Mary's (Oldham) on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wakefield Central and St Mary's (Oldham). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.