Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD11 · Kirklees
91
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HD5 · Kirklees
176
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 91 vs 176 incidents in April 2026.
Huddersfield recorded notably higher crime than Dewsbury in April 2026 — 176 vs 91 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Huddersfield has more Other theft (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Huddersfield — 91 vs 176 incidents. That is 48% 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 Other theft. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (91 vs 176).