Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD11 · Kirklees
63
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BD17 · Bradford
159
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 63 vs 159 incidents in February 2026.
Queensbury recorded substantially more crime than Dewsbury in February 2026 — 159 incidents compared to 63, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12), while Queensbury has more Vehicle crime (13). 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 Queensbury — 63 vs 159 incidents. That is 60% 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 Queensbury had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 159).