Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF6 · Wakefield
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WF5 · Wakefield
148
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Wakefield has less crime — 148 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Normanton and Wakefield recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 159 and 148 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Normanton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15), while Wakefield has more Public order (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wakefield recorded fewer crimes than Normanton — 148 vs 159 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Normanton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wakefield had more Public order. Overall, Wakefield recorded fewer total crimes (148 vs 159).