February 2026 Source: Police.uk
WF3 Crime Intelligence Report
WF3 recorded 196 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 5.72 per 1,000 residents. Crime has increased by 2.1% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 7.1% lower.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
196trending_up +2.1% vs last month
Crime Rate
5.72per 1k
Moderate Active Postcodes
1,111
Within WF3 district
Wakefield
34,287
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Lane Map | total: 7 Criminal damage and arson: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 7 |
| Manor Crescent Map | total: 6 Violence and sexual offences: 5 Vehicle crime: 1 | 6 |
| Sherwood Green Map | total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 4 |
| Cherry Tree Court Map | total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Other theft: 1 | 4 |
| Apple Tree Close Map | total: 4 Burglary: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 4 |
| Leigh Road Map | total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Drugs: 1 | 4 |
| Fairleigh Crescent Map | total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Other theft: 1 | 4 |
| Ardsley Falls Close Map | total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Drugs: 1 | 4 |
| Colville Terrace Map | total: 3 Burglary: 1 Other theft: 1 | 3 |
| Bluebell Road Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Other theft: 1 | 3 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
88
44.9%
Other Theft
22
11.2%
Public Order
15
7.7%
Criminal Damage & Arson
14
7.1%
Anti-social Behaviour
14
7.1%
Burglary
12
6.1%
Other Crime
10
5.1%
Drug Offences
8
4.1%
Vehicle Crime
6
3.1%
Shoplifting
4
2.0%
Theft from Person
1
0.5%
Bicycle Theft
1
0.5%
Robbery
1
0.5%
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Month-on-Monthtrending_up +2.1%
Year-on-Yeartrending_down -7.1%
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