Crime Rate in Normanton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Normanton

The total recorded crimes in Normanton, Wakefield, UK in July 2025 are around 170 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Normanton crime rate of 1.59 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Normanton, encompassing approximately 106,588 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (81) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Normanton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Haw Hill View with total crimes: 10
  • California Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Buckle Lane with total crimes: 7

How safe is Normanton?

To understand the safety of Normanton, we need to analyze Normanton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Wakefield:

    • In 2024, Normanton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wakefield average, with 2252 crimes compared to 2451.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Normanton recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Wakefield.

    • In 2023, Normanton had fewer crimes than the Wakefield average, with 2,286 crimes compared to 2,327. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Normanton recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Wakefield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wakefield, Normanton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Normanton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Normanton has recorded 170 crimes with crime rate of 0.06 ranking 12th out of 20 in the Wakefield, UK

In 2024, the total Normanton crimes were 2,252. The crime rate of Normanton in 2024 was 22.74 (year) or 1.90 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Wakefield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Normanton were around 2,286 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.04 (year) or 2.00 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Wakefield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Normanton)CrimesRank (Normanton)CrimesRank (Normanton)
Wakefield East354 24,673 13,976 1
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton359 14,402 23,232 5
Wakefield North306 34,023 33,494 2
Pontefract North269 53,459 43,453 3
Wakefield West281 43,053 63,284 4
South Elmsall and South Kirkby228 73,142 53,171 6
Knottingley250 62,666 72,298 11
Airedale and Ferry Fryston184 112,427 102,489 7
Hemsworth201 102,255 112,417 8
Featherstone219 82,598 82,384 9
Wakefield South209 92,492 92,337 10
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West165 131,694 151,737 13
Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton120 181,831 131,614 17
Stanley and Outwood East143 151,707 141,722 14
Altofts and Whitwood151 141,622 161,648 16
Ossett127 171,549 181,717 15
Pontefract South142 161,563 171,407 19
Horbury and South Ossett85 201,445 191,469 18
Wakefield Rural104 191,394 201,395 20
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton81 211,228 211,328 21

Normanton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 81 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (77 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (72 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (79 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 79 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (87 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (91 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 202510
April 202513
March 202513
February 20256
January 202520
December 202412
November 202414
October 202418
September 20249
August 202420

A total of 148 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202516
May 202510
April 202511
March 202511
February 20258
January 202513
December 202416
November 202415
October 202418
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202521
May 202514
April 20259
March 202528
February 20257
January 20259
December 20249
November 202413
October 202427
September 202420
August 202416

A total of 172 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202517
May 20259
April 202515
March 202518
February 202521
January 20258
December 202414
November 20246
October 202424
September 202413
August 202412

A total of 917 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202581
June 202578
May 202577
April 202572
March 202579
February 202554
January 202578
December 202479
November 202469
October 202472
September 202487
August 202491

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 163 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202515
May 202517
April 202515
March 202516
February 202512
January 202516
December 202412
November 20244
October 202418
September 202413
August 202416

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20257
April 202519
March 202541
February 202510
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 202411
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 202411
October 202411
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 72 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20253
April 20254
March 20258
February 20257
January 20253
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Normanton in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Normanton postcode area is presented below.

1. Haw Hill View (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. California Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Buckle Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Normandy Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Alexandra Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Market Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. St Michaels Green (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Carlton Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Atkinson Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Cheapside (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1

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