Crime in Normanton, Wakefield: statistics, rates and trends
1,864 crimes were recorded in Normanton, Wakefield in the 12 months to August 2026, 101.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Normanton, Wakefield
- Questions about crime in Normanton, Wakefield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (787), anti-social behaviour (198) and shoplifting (174) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,208th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Normanton, Wakefield | Wakefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,864 | 42,896 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.1 | 116.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 18,440 | 367,666 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Normanton, Wakefield of any year here (1,864 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,864 | 101.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,050 | 111.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,055 | 111.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,311 | 125.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,455 | 133.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,485 | 134.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,402 | 130.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,616 | 141.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,274 | 123.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 147 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Normanton, Wakefield recorded notably more other crime (69% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (34% below) and anti-social behaviour (30% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 128 to 174 and burglary rose from 66 to 77, while vehicle crime fell from 124 to 77 and other theft fell from 149 to 115.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 787 | 42.7 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 198 | 10.7 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 174 | 9.4 | 8.5 | +36% |
| Public order | 145 | 7.9 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 135 | 7.3 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Other theft | 115 | 6.2 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Burglary | 77 | 4.2 | 3.6 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 4.2 | 5.0 | -38% |
| Other crime | 66 | 3.6 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Drugs | 40 | 2.2 | 3.3 | +3% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Normanton, Wakefield; the highest is Wakefield East (229.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Crofton, Ryhill and Walton (62.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Normanton, Wakefield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altofts and Whitwood | 1,483 | 79.9 | -21% |
| Featherstone | 2,228 | 120.4 | +19% |
| Stanley and Outwood East | 1,580 | 76.8 | -24% |
| Wakefield East | 3,918 | 229.4 | +127% |
| Castleford Central and Glasshoughton | 3,524 | 196.9 | +95% |
| Crofton, Ryhill and Walton | 973 | 62.4 | -38% |
| Wakefield South | 2,158 | 130.5 | +29% |
| Wrenthorpe and Outwood West | 1,523 | 84.9 | -16% |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Normanton, Wakefield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Norman Court” (79).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Norman Court | 79 |
| On or near Cheapside | 74 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 66 |
| On or near Buckle Lane | 54 |
| On or near Smirthwaite View | 49 |
| On or near Stanley Cottages | 44 |
| On or near Willowbridge Lane | 44 |
| On or near Market Place | 39 |
| On or near West Street | 39 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 35 |
Of the 1,666 crimes in Normanton, Wakefield with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 198 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 585 | 35.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 579 | 34.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 205 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 89 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 82 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 47 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Normanton, Wakefield has an estimated population of 18,440 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%), more social housing (24%, against 17%) and fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Normanton, Wakefield average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Normanton, Wakefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Normanton, Wakefield a safe place to live?
Normanton, Wakefield recorded 101.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,208th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Normanton, Wakefield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 787 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (198).
Is crime in Normanton, Wakefield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Normanton, Wakefield was down 9% on the year before: 1,864 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,050 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Normanton, Wakefield?
About 18,440 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Normanton, Wakefield?
Normanton, Wakefield is policed by West Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.