Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD11 · Kirklees
63
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BD4 · Bradford
401
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 63 vs 401 incidents in February 2026.
Queensbury recorded substantially more crime than Dewsbury in February 2026 — 401 incidents compared to 63, a 6.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12) and Anti-social behaviour (6), while Queensbury has more Criminal damage & arson (52) and Burglary (41). Dewsbury is below the national average while Queensbury is above, making Dewsbury the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Queensbury — 63 vs 401 incidents. That is 84% 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 and Anti-social behaviour while Queensbury had more Criminal damage & arson and Burglary. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 401).