Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD11 · Kirklees
63
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HD1 · Kirklees
487
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 63 vs 487 incidents in February 2026.
Huddersfield recorded substantially more crime than Dewsbury in February 2026 — 487 incidents compared to 63, a 7.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12) and Anti-social behaviour (6), while Huddersfield has more Drugs (47) and Public order (47). Dewsbury is below the national average while Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield — 63 vs 487 incidents. That is 87% 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 Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Huddersfield had more Drugs and Public order. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 487).