Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD11 · Kirklees
63
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HD6 · Calderdale
202
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 63 vs 202 incidents in February 2026.
Halifax recorded substantially more crime than Dewsbury in February 2026 — 202 incidents compared to 63, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (6), while Halifax has more Public order (19). Dewsbury is below the national average while Halifax is above, making Dewsbury the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Halifax — 63 vs 202 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Dewsbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Halifax had more Public order. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 202).