Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL9 · North Yorkshire
54
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BD11 · Kirklees
91
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Colburn has less crime — 54 vs 91 incidents in April 2026.
Dewsbury recorded notably higher crime than Colburn in April 2026 — 91 vs 54 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colburn sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Dewsbury has more Shoplifting (15). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Colburn recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 54 vs 91 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Colburn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Colburn saw higher rates of Drugs while Dewsbury had more Shoplifting. Overall, Colburn recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 91).