Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF4 · Wakefield
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WF16 · Kirklees
237
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Crigglestone has less crime — 79 vs 237 incidents in February 2026.
Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Crigglestone in February 2026 — 237 incidents compared to 79, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crigglestone sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7) and Criminal damage & arson (7), while Dewsbury has more Other theft (20) and Public order (18). Crigglestone is below the national average while Dewsbury is above, making Crigglestone the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Crigglestone recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 79 vs 237 incidents. That is 67% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Dewsbury had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Crigglestone recorded fewer total crimes (79 vs 237).