Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD11 · Kirklees
63
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HD5 · Kirklees
234
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 63 vs 234 incidents in February 2026.
Huddersfield recorded substantially more crime than Dewsbury in February 2026 — 234 incidents compared to 63, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12), while Huddersfield has more Other theft (24). 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 234 incidents. That is 73% 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 while Huddersfield had more Other theft. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 234).