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

WF11 · Wakefield

127

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences51
  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Criminal damage & arson19

Wakefield has less crime — 127 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Normanton saw somewhat more crime than Wakefield in April 2026 (159 vs 127 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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, Wakefield recorded fewer crimes than Normanton — 127 vs 159 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Normanton recorded 65 incidents of this type vs 51 in Wakefield. Overall, Wakefield had fewer total crimes (127 vs 159).

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