Crime in Normanton, Wakefield: statistics, rates and trends
1,880 crimes were recorded in Normanton, Wakefield in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Normanton, Wakefield at a glance
- Crime trends in Normanton, Wakefield
- Types of crime in Normanton, Wakefield
- Normanton, Wakefield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Normanton, Wakefield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Normanton, Wakefield
- Population and deprivation in Normanton, Wakefield
- Questions about crime in Normanton, Wakefield
- About this data
1,880 crimes were recorded in Normanton, Wakefield in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 806 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Normanton, Wakefield has the 1,199th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Normanton, Wakefield | Wakefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,880 | 43,130 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.0 | 117.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 18,440 | 367,666 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Normanton, Wakefield was highest in the year to July 2019 (2,620 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,880). Over the whole period it fell 15%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,880 | 102.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,085 | 113.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,029 | 110.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,359 | 127.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,456 | 133.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,529 | 137.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,366 | 128.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,620 | 142.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,215 | 120.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 192 |
| June 2026 | 156 |
| May 2026 | 174 |
| April 2026 | 163 |
| March 2026 | 160 |
| February 2026 | 140 |
| January 2026 | 126 |
| December 2025 | 108 |
| November 2025 | 170 |
| October 2025 | 170 |
| September 2025 | 158 |
| August 2025 | 163 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Normanton, Wakefield over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, other crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+21%) and burglary (+17%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-36%) and other theft (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 806 | 43.7 | 1.28 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 191 | 10.4 | 0.68 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 175 | 9.5 | 1.15 | +21% |
| Public order | 150 | 8.1 | 1.22 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 139 | 7.5 | 1.11 | -19% |
| Other theft | 115 | 6.2 | 0.98 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 83 | 4.5 | 0.91 | -36% |
| Burglary | 76 | 4.1 | 1.17 | +17% |
| Other crime | 59 | 3.2 | 1.52 | -18% |
| Drugs | 42 | 2.3 | 0.70 | +5% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.0 | 0.76 | +90% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.6 | 0.35 | +57% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.5 | 0.50 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.33 | -58% |
Violence and sexual offences in Normanton, Wakefield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Normanton, Wakefield recorded 806 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 42.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Normanton, Wakefield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Normanton, Wakefield recorded 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Normanton, Wakefield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Normanton, Wakefield recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Normanton, Wakefield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Normanton, Wakefield recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Normanton, Wakefield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Normanton, Wakefield recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Normanton, Wakefield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Normanton, Wakefield recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Normanton, Wakefield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Normanton, Wakefield recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Normanton, Wakefield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Normanton, Wakefield recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Normanton, Wakefield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Normanton, Wakefield recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Normanton, Wakefield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Normanton, Wakefield recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Normanton, Wakefield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Normanton, Wakefield recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Normanton, Wakefield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Normanton, Wakefield recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Normanton, Wakefield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Normanton, Wakefield recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Normanton, Wakefield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Normanton, Wakefield recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Normanton, Wakefield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Normanton, Wakefield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Normanton, Wakefield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altofts and Whitwood | 1,450 | 78.1 | -23% |
| Featherstone | 2,288 | 123.6 | +21% |
| Stanley and Outwood East | 1,581 | 76.9 | -25% |
| Wakefield East | 3,891 | 227.8 | +123% |
| Castleford Central and Glasshoughton | 3,549 | 198.3 | +94% |
| Crofton, Ryhill and Walton | 984 | 63.1 | -38% |
| Wakefield South | 2,174 | 131.5 | +29% |
| Wrenthorpe and Outwood West | 1,500 | 83.6 | -18% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Normanton, Wakefield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Norman Court | 86 |
| On or near Cheapside | 73 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 66 |
| On or near Buckle Lane | 56 |
| On or near Smirthwaite View | 53 |
| On or near Willowbridge Lane | 44 |
| On or near Stanley Cottages | 42 |
| On or near West Street | 39 |
| On or near Market Place | 38 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 36 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Normanton, Wakefield over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 595 | 31.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 591 | 31.4% |
| Under investigation | 194 | 10.3% |
| Not recorded | 191 | 10.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 92 | 4.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 81 | 4.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 49 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 20 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Normanton, Wakefield has an estimated population of 18,440. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Normanton, Wakefield sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Normanton, Wakefield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.8% |
| Social rented homes | 24.3% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.0% |
Is Normanton, Wakefield a safe place to live?
Normanton, Wakefield recorded 102.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Normanton, Wakefield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 806 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (191).
Is crime in Normanton, Wakefield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Normanton, Wakefield was down 10% on the year before: 1,880 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,085 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Normanton, Wakefield?
Normanton, Wakefield is policed by West Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Normanton, Wakefield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.