Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD16 · Bradford
98
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BD11 · Kirklees
63
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 63 vs 98 incidents in February 2026.
Bingley recorded notably higher crime than Dewsbury in February 2026 — 98 vs 63 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bingley sees higher rates of Burglary (17), while Dewsbury has more Shoplifting (12). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Bingley — 63 vs 98 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Dewsbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bingley saw higher rates of Burglary while Dewsbury had more Shoplifting. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 98).