Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD11 · Kirklees
91
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BD2 · Bradford
440
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 91 vs 440 incidents in April 2026.
Queensbury recorded substantially more crime than Dewsbury in April 2026 — 440 incidents compared to 91, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Queensbury has more Criminal damage & arson (33). Dewsbury is below the national average while Queensbury 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 Queensbury — 91 vs 440 incidents. That is 79% 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 Queensbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (91 vs 440).