Total Crime Rate
45.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Doncaster Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Normanton , and the 287th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Doncaster Road (WF1 5DB) in the last 12 months was 45.5 per 1,000 residents and was 56.8% lower than the Normanton average (105.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -85.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 14.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Doncaster Road (WF1 5DB), the main crime hotspot is near Little Wood Crescent. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Normanton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Little Wood Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Little Wood Crescent | Under investigation |
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