Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF6 · Wakefield
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WF11 · Wakefield
148
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Normanton has less crime — 143 vs 148 incidents in February 2026.
Normanton and Wakefield recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 143 and 148 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Normanton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21) and Other theft (12), while Wakefield has more Anti-social behaviour (20) and Public order (14). 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, Normanton recorded fewer crimes than Wakefield — 143 vs 148 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Normanton saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Wakefield had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Normanton recorded fewer total crimes (143 vs 148).