Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD11 · Kirklees
63
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HD4 · Kirklees
176
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 63 vs 176 incidents in February 2026.
Huddersfield recorded substantially more crime than Dewsbury in February 2026 — 176 incidents compared to 63, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12) and Anti-social behaviour (6), while Huddersfield has more Other theft (17) and Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Huddersfield — 63 vs 176 incidents. That is 64% 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 Other theft and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 176).