Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF12 · Kirklees
253
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WF6 · Wakefield
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Normanton has less crime — 143 vs 253 incidents in February 2026.
Dewsbury recorded notably higher crime than Normanton in February 2026 — 253 vs 143 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Public order (23), while Normanton has more Other theft (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Normanton recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 143 vs 253 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Dewsbury is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Public order while Normanton had more Other theft. Overall, Normanton recorded fewer total crimes (143 vs 253).