Normanton Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Normanton (Wakefield) maintained a crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents in May 2025, placing it 3.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This slight edge over the national benchmark is notable for an area that has historically mirrored broader UK trends. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52% of all reported incidents, followed by public order offences (8.7%) and anti-social behaviour (8.1%). The dominance of violent crime in Normanton reflects patterns seen in other urban centres in northern England, where community tensions and alcohol-fuelled disputes often contribute to higher rates of assault and sexual offences. However, the area’s performance in certain categories diverges from the UK average: anti-social behaviour, for instance, was 58% below the national figure, potentially linked to local policing efforts or community engagement initiatives. Seasonal factors also played a role, with longer evenings and bank holidays likely contributing to increased socialising and associated public order issues. Despite this, the overall crime rate remains relatively stable, suggesting that targeted interventions may have had a moderating effect on violent crime trends.

May 2025 saw a sharp 100% increase in bicycle theft and theft from the person, both rising from zero to one incident each. This contrasts with a 68.2% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 22 to 7 cases. The shift in crime mix highlights a growing focus on personal property over vehicle-related offences, possibly linked to increased outdoor activity during longer evenings. Violent crimes, though still the most common category, remained 45% above the UK average at 4.1 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 58% below the national rate, suggesting a lower incidence of disruptive conduct in public spaces. These figures underscore the area’s unique crime profile, with violent offences dominating but property crime trends showing marked volatility.

Normanton’s crime rate in May 2025 dropped 8.0% from the previous month, falling to 7.8 per 1,000 residents from 8.5 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safer built-up areas in Wakefield relative to its recent performance. On a daily basis, 6 crimes were reported in May, translating to roughly one crime for every 128 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate highlights the frequency of incidents in a local context, though it remains lower than the UK average. The population-scaled perspective shows that Normanton’s residents face a slightly lower risk of encountering crime compared to the national average, with violent crimes and public order offences standing out as exceptions. The area’s relatively low burglary and vehicle crime rates further reinforce its position as a place where property crime is less prevalent than in many other UK locations.