Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF7 · Wakefield
87
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WF6 · Wakefield
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Featherstone has less crime — 87 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Normanton recorded notably higher crime than Featherstone in February 2026 — 143 vs 87 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Featherstone sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13), 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, Featherstone recorded fewer crimes than Normanton — 87 vs 143 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Featherstone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Featherstone saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Normanton had more Other theft. Overall, Featherstone recorded fewer total crimes (87 vs 143).