Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD11 · Kirklees
91
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HD4 · Kirklees
202
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 91 vs 202 incidents in April 2026.
Huddersfield recorded notably higher crime than Dewsbury in April 2026 — 202 vs 91 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Huddersfield has more Public order (18). Dewsbury is below the national average while Huddersfield is above, making Dewsbury the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Huddersfield — 91 vs 202 incidents. That is 55% 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 Huddersfield had more Public order. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (91 vs 202).