Normanton vs Wakefield — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Normanton

WF6 · Wakefield

159

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences65
  • Anti-social behaviour20
  • Criminal damage & arson15

Wakefield

WF10 · Wakefield

318

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences115
  • Other theft43
  • Shoplifting36

Normanton has less crime — 159 vs 318 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Wakefield recorded notably higher crime than Normanton in April 2026 — 318 vs 159 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Normanton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (20) and Criminal damage & arson (15), while Wakefield has more Other theft (43) and Shoplifting (36). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Normanton or Wakefield safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Normanton recorded fewer crimes than Wakefield — 159 vs 318 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Wakefield is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Normanton and Wakefield?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Normanton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Wakefield had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Normanton recorded fewer total crimes (159 vs 318).

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