Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF6 · Wakefield
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WF5 · Wakefield
108
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Wakefield has less crime — 108 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Normanton saw somewhat more crime than Wakefield in February 2026 (143 vs 108 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Normanton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21) and Other theft (12), while Wakefield has more Anti-social behaviour (10) and Vehicle crime (9). 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, Wakefield recorded fewer crimes than Normanton — 108 vs 143 incidents. That is 24% 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 Vehicle crime. Overall, Wakefield recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 143).