Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD11 · Kirklees
63
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HD9 · Kirklees
32
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Holme has less crime — 32 vs 63 incidents in February 2026.
Dewsbury recorded notably higher crime than Holme in February 2026 — 63 vs 32 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12) and Anti-social behaviour (6), while Holme has more Criminal damage & arson (4) and Other theft (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Holme recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 32 vs 63 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Holme is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Holme had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Holme recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 63).