Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD11 · Kirklees
91
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BD21 · Bradford
444
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 91 vs 444 incidents in April 2026.
Keighley recorded substantially more crime than Dewsbury in April 2026 — 444 incidents compared to 91, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Keighley has more Public order (41). Dewsbury is below the national average while Keighley 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 Keighley — 91 vs 444 incidents. That is 80% 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 Keighley had more Public order. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (91 vs 444).