Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF16 · Kirklees
299
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WF6 · Wakefield
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Normanton has less crime — 159 vs 299 incidents in April 2026.
Dewsbury recorded notably higher crime than Normanton in April 2026 — 299 vs 159 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Public order (29), while Normanton has more 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 299 incidents. That is 47% 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 while Normanton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Normanton recorded fewer total crimes (159 vs 299).