Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD11 · Kirklees
91
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DL2 · Darlington
122
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 91 vs 122 incidents in April 2026.
Halnaby Ave saw somewhat more crime than Dewsbury in April 2026 (122 vs 91 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Halnaby Ave has more Criminal damage & arson (14). 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 Halnaby Ave — 91 vs 122 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Dewsbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Halnaby Ave had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (91 vs 122).