Wakefield West vs Failsworth East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Wakefield West West Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      95/100
      Failsworth East Greater Manchester Police

      Wakefield West vs Failsworth East Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wakefield West
      West Yorkshire Police
      15,591 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.4% trend
      26.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      95/100
      Very Safe
      Failsworth East
      Greater Manchester Police
      2 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Wakefield West
      B Failsworth East
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      95/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      15,591
      2
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      16,139
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.4%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.4%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wakefield West
      B Failsworth East
      Violent Crime
      7,386 ↑3%
      2
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,438 ↓10%
      0
      Other Theft
      924 ↓14%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      902 ↑5%
      0
      Burglary
      616 ↓9%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1,032 ↓14%
      0
      Drugs
      423 ↓2%
      0
      Public Order
      1,448 ↓9%
      0
      Robbery
      109 ↑40%
      0
      Shoplifting
      547 ↓25%
      0
      Theft from Person
      51 ↓11%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      54 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      110 ↑13%
      0
      Other Crime
      551 ↑1%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Failsworth East is the safer choice — scoring 95/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wakefield West safer than Failsworth East?

      Wakefield West has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 15,591 crimes in the last 12 months. Failsworth East has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) with 2 crimes. Failsworth East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Wakefield West vs Failsworth East?

      Wakefield West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Failsworth East shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Wakefield West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (7,386 incidents). In Failsworth East, 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 West and Failsworth East?

      Wakefield West recorded 1,438 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Failsworth East 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 West vs Failsworth East?

      Violent crime in Wakefield West totalled 7,386 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2 in Failsworth East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wakefield West recorded 16,139 crimes (now 15,591, a change of -3.4%). Failsworth East recorded 0 crimes previously (now 2, 0%).

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

      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 West has a resolution rate of 26.4% and Failsworth East has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wakefield West and Failsworth East?

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

      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 West or Failsworth East on a crime map?

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

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