Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF17 · Kirklees
219
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WF6 · Wakefield
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Normanton has less crime — 143 vs 219 incidents in February 2026.
Dewsbury recorded notably higher crime than Normanton in February 2026 — 219 vs 143 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (22) and Public order (20), while Normanton has more Shoplifting (21) and 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 219 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Dewsbury is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Normanton had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Normanton recorded fewer total crimes (143 vs 219).