Wakefield East vs Saddleworth West and Lees

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Wakefield East West Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      95/100
      Saddleworth West and Lees Greater Manchester Police

      Wakefield East vs Saddleworth West and Lees Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Wakefield East
      West Yorkshire Police
      18,266 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.4% trend
      27.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      95/100
      Very Safe
      Saddleworth West and Lees
      Greater Manchester Police
      1 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Wakefield East
      B Saddleworth West and Lees
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      95/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      18,266
      1
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      19,515
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.4%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.7%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wakefield East
      B Saddleworth West and Lees
      Violent Crime
      7,744 ↑2%
      1
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,129 ↓17%
      0
      Other Theft
      1,172 ↓6%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      1,057 ↑0%
      0
      Burglary
      643 ↓26%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1,343 ↓9%
      0
      Drugs
      350 ↑0%
      0
      Public Order
      1,326 ↓13%
      0
      Robbery
      162 ↑9%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1,519 ↓17%
      0
      Theft from Person
      73 ↓35%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      53 ↓18%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      138 ↑2%
      0
      Other Crime
      557 ↑5%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Saddleworth West and Lees is the safer choice — scoring 95/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wakefield East safer than Saddleworth West and Lees?

      Wakefield East has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 18,266 crimes in the last 12 months. Saddleworth West and Lees has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) with 1 crimes. Saddleworth West and Lees scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Wakefield East vs Saddleworth West and Lees?

      Wakefield East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Saddleworth West and Lees shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Wakefield East and Saddleworth West and Lees?

      In Wakefield East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (7,744 incidents). In Saddleworth West and Lees, it is Violent Crime (1 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Wakefield East and Saddleworth West and Lees?

      Wakefield East recorded 2,129 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Saddleworth West and Lees 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 East vs Saddleworth West and Lees?

      Violent crime in Wakefield East totalled 7,744 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1 in Saddleworth West and Lees. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Wakefield East and Saddleworth West and Lees in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wakefield East recorded 19,515 crimes (now 18,266, a change of -6.4%). Saddleworth West and Lees recorded 0 crimes previously (now 1, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wakefield East and Saddleworth West and Lees?

      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 East has a resolution rate of 27.7% and Saddleworth West and Lees has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wakefield East and Saddleworth West and Lees?

      Wakefield East falls within the West Yorkshire Police boundary. Saddleworth West and Lees 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 East and Saddleworth West and Lees?

      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 East or Saddleworth West and Lees on a crime map?

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

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