February 2026 Source: Police.uk
WF8 Crime Intelligence Report
WF8 recorded 325 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 8.93 per 1,000 residents. Crime has increased by 3.2% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 13.6% higher.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
325trending_up +3.2% vs last month
Crime Rate
8.93per 1k
Moderate Active Postcodes
1,281
Within WF8 district
Wakefield
36,404
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Baxtergate Map | total: 10 Anti-social behaviour: 5 Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 10 |
| Beastfair Map | total: 9 Violence and sexual offences: 5 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 9 |
| Chequers Close Map | total: 8 Violence and sexual offences: 6 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 8 |
| Finkle Street Map | total: 7 Shoplifting: 3 Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 7 |
| Willow Park Map | total: 7 Violence and sexual offences: 4 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 7 |
| Shopping Area Map | total: 6 Shoplifting: 6 | 6 |
| Northfield Drive Map | total: 6 Violence and sexual offences: 5 Public order: 1 | 6 |
| Supermarket Map | total: 6 Anti-social behaviour: 3 Shoplifting: 2 | 6 |
| Valley Road Map | total: 6 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Drugs: 1 | 6 |
| Orchard Lane Map | total: 6 Burglary: 4 Vehicle crime: 2 | 6 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
143
44.0%
Anti-social Behaviour
42
12.9%
Burglary
23
7.1%
Shoplifting
22
6.8%
Criminal Damage & Arson
20
6.2%
Other Theft
17
5.2%
Vehicle Crime
16
4.9%
Public Order
16
4.9%
Other Crime
10
3.1%
Drug Offences
9
2.8%
Robbery
3
0.9%
Weapons Possession
2
0.6%
Theft from Person
2
0.6%
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Month-on-Monthtrending_up +3.2%
Year-on-Yeartrending_up +13.6%
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