Dewsbury vs Holme — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dewsbury

BD11 · Kirklees

91

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences28
  • Shoplifting15
  • Anti-social behaviour13

Holme

HD9 · Kirklees

39

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Shoplifting5

Holme has less crime — 39 vs 91 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dewsbury recorded notably higher crime than Holme in April 2026 — 91 vs 39 incidents. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dewsbury or Holme safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Holme recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 39 vs 91 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Holme is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Dewsbury and Holme?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Dewsbury recorded 28 incidents of this type vs 12 in Holme. Overall, Holme had fewer total crimes (39 vs 91).

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