Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF14 · Kirklees
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WF6 · Wakefield
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Mirfield has less crime — 116 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Normanton saw somewhat more crime than Mirfield in February 2026 (143 vs 116 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Mirfield sees higher rates of Burglary (10), 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, Mirfield recorded fewer crimes than Normanton — 116 vs 143 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Mirfield saw higher rates of Burglary while Normanton had more Other theft. Overall, Mirfield recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 143).