Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD11 · Kirklees
63
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HD2 · Kirklees
210
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 63 vs 210 incidents in February 2026.
Huddersfield recorded substantially more crime than Dewsbury in February 2026 — 210 incidents compared to 63, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12) and Anti-social behaviour (6), while Huddersfield has more Public order (18) and Other theft (14). 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 210 incidents. That is 70% 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 Public order and Other theft. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 210).