Crime Rate in Normanton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Normanton

The total recorded crimes in Normanton, Wakefield, UK in May 2025 are around 158 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Normanton crime rate of 1.48 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (77) incidents (6.94% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
Normanton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cheapside with total crimes: 7
  • West Street with total crimes: 5
  • Assembly Street with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Normanton has recorded 158 crimes with crime rate of 1.48 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Normanton)CrimesRank (Normanton)CrimesRank (Normanton)
Wakefield East391 14,673 13,976 1
Wakefield North303 34,023 33,494 2
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton331 24,402 23,232 5
Pontefract North276 43,459 43,453 3
Wakefield West212 93,053 63,284 4
South Elmsall and South Kirkby228 73,142 53,171 6
Featherstone256 52,598 82,384 9
Hemsworth229 62,255 112,417 8
Airedale and Ferry Fryston168 112,427 102,489 7
Knottingley218 82,666 72,298 11
Wakefield South183 102,492 92,337 10
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West157 131,694 151,737 13
Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton126 191,831 131,614 17
Stanley and Outwood East144 141,707 141,722 14
Ossett128 171,549 181,717 15
Pontefract South139 151,563 171,407 19
Altofts and Whitwood138 161,622 161,648 16
Horbury and South Ossett124 201,445 191,469 18
Wakefield Rural127 181,394 201,395 20
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton76 211,228 211,328 21

Normanton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (156 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (84 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1065 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 81.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202577
April 202572
March 202579
February 202554
January 202578
December 202479
November 202469
October 202472
September 202487
August 202491
July 202467
June 2024156
May 202484

A total of 148 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202519
March 202541
February 202510
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 202411
September 20248
August 202413
July 202411
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 202528
February 20257
January 20259
December 20249
November 202413
October 202427
September 202420
August 202416
July 202415
June 202438
May 202419

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 202411
October 202411
September 20242
August 20246
July 202410
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 197 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202515
March 202516
February 202512
January 202516
December 202412
November 20244
October 202418
September 202413
August 202416
July 202421
June 202422
May 202415

A total of 194 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202515
March 202518
February 202521
January 20258
December 202414
November 20246
October 202424
September 202413
August 202412
July 202423
June 202418
May 202413

A total of 164 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 202511
February 20258
January 202513
December 202416
November 202415
October 202418
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 202513
February 20256
January 202520
December 202412
November 202414
October 202418
September 20249
August 202420
July 202417
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 83 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20258
February 20257
January 20253
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

High Crime Locations Normanton in May 2025

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

1. Cheapside (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
2. West Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
3. Assembly Street (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Buckle Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
5. Smirthwaite View (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Dalefield Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
7. Nelson Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
8. Railway Terrace (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Atkinson Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1

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