Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF4 · Wakefield
105
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WF12 · Kirklees
269
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Crigglestone has less crime — 105 vs 269 incidents in April 2026.
Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Crigglestone in April 2026 — 269 incidents compared to 105, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crigglestone sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (17) and Criminal damage & arson (12), while Dewsbury has more Public order (33) and Shoplifting (28). 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, Crigglestone recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 105 vs 269 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Dewsbury is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Crigglestone saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Dewsbury had more Public order and Shoplifting. Overall, Crigglestone recorded fewer total crimes (105 vs 269).