Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL3 · Darlington
455
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BD19 · Kirklees
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 156 vs 455 incidents in April 2026.
Darlington recorded substantially more crime than Dewsbury in April 2026 — 455 incidents compared to 156, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darlington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (68), 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, Dewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Darlington — 156 vs 455 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Darlington is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Darlington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Dewsbury had more Public order. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 455).