Crime in Normanton (Wakefield): statistics, rates and trends
2,035 crimes were recorded in Normanton (Wakefield) in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.9 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 towns
- Areas within Normanton (Wakefield)
- 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 (875), anti-social behaviour (203) and shoplifting (176) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 486th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Normanton (Wakefield) | Wakefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,035 | 42,896 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.9 | 116.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 22,900 | 367,666 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Normanton (Wakefield) of any year here (2,035 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,035 | 88.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,228 | 97.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,208 | 96.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,437 | 106.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,623 | 114.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,609 | 113.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,570 | 112.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,753 | 120.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,416 | 105.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 157 |
| July 2026 | 196 |
| June 2026 | 174 |
| May 2026 | 200 |
| April 2026 | 173 |
| March 2026 | 182 |
| February 2026 | 151 |
| January 2026 | 135 |
| December 2025 | 135 |
| November 2025 | 186 |
| October 2025 | 180 |
| September 2025 | 166 |
Compared with England and Wales, Normanton (Wakefield) recorded notably more other crime (51% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (45% below) and anti-social behaviour (42% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 133 to 176, while vehicle crime fell from 140 to 102 and other theft fell from 163 to 123.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 875 | 38.2 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 203 | 8.9 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 176 | 7.7 | 8.5 | +32% |
| Public order | 162 | 7.1 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 145 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Other theft | 123 | 5.4 | 6.4 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 102 | 4.5 | 5.0 | -27% |
| Burglary | 85 | 3.7 | 3.6 | +10% |
| Other crime | 73 | 3.2 | 2.1 | +6% |
| Drugs | 41 | 1.8 | 3.3 | +8% |
| Robbery | 20 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Normanton (Wakefield); the highest is Wakefield (148.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Ackworth Moor Top (58.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Normanton (Wakefield) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Featherstone (Wakefield) | 1,360 | 107.4 | +21% |
| Crofton | 438 | 65.4 | -26% |
| Castleford | 6,882 | 147.6 | +66% |
| Wakefield | 14,395 | 148.2 | +67% |
| Allerton Bywater | 712 | 88.4 | -1% |
| Rothwell (Leeds) | 1,847 | 86.8 | -2% |
| Pontefract | 4,107 | 120.2 | +35% |
| Ackworth Moor Top | 389 | 58.4 | -34% |
Normanton is the one area listed within Normanton (Wakefield), with 101.1 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton | Neighbourhood | 18,440 | 1,864 | 101.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 25% 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 Henderson Avenue | 27 |
Of the 1,832 crimes in Normanton (Wakefield) with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 203 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 659 | 36.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 641 | 35.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 216 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 92 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 85 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 48 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 22 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Normanton (Wakefield) has an estimated population of 22,900 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%), more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Normanton (Wakefield) average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Normanton (Wakefield) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 6.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Normanton (Wakefield) a safe place to live?
Normanton (Wakefield) recorded 88.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 486th of the 1,390 towns 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 875 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (203).
Is crime in Normanton (Wakefield) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Normanton (Wakefield) was down 9% on the year before: 2,035 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,228 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Normanton (Wakefield)?
About 22,900 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% 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.