Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF4 · Wakefield
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WF15 · Kirklees
110
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Crigglestone has less crime — 79 vs 110 incidents in February 2026.
Dewsbury saw somewhat more crime than Crigglestone in February 2026 (110 vs 79 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crigglestone sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7), while Dewsbury has more Shoplifting (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Crigglestone recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 79 vs 110 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Crigglestone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Crigglestone saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Dewsbury had more Shoplifting. Overall, Crigglestone recorded fewer total crimes (79 vs 110).