Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL9 · North Yorkshire
54
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BD19 · Kirklees
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Colburn has less crime — 54 vs 156 incidents in April 2026.
Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Colburn in April 2026 — 156 incidents compared to 54, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colburn sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Dewsbury has more Public order (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Colburn recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 54 vs 156 incidents. That is 65% 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 Public order. Overall, Colburn recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 156).