Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF12 · Kirklees
269
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WF6 · Wakefield
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Normanton has less crime — 159 vs 269 incidents in April 2026.
Dewsbury recorded notably higher crime than Normanton in April 2026 — 269 vs 159 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Public order (33) and Shoplifting (28), while Normanton has more Anti-social behaviour (20) and Criminal damage & arson (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Normanton recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 159 vs 269 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Dewsbury is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Normanton had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Normanton recorded fewer total crimes (159 vs 269).