Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD11 · Kirklees
63
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DL15 · County Durham
72
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 63 vs 72 incidents in February 2026.
Dewsbury and Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 63 and 72 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12), while Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And has more Criminal damage & arson (11). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And — 63 vs 72 incidents. That is 13% 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 Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 72).