Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD11 · Kirklees
91
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BD9 · Bradford
488
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 91 vs 488 incidents in April 2026.
Queensbury recorded substantially more crime than Dewsbury in April 2026 — 488 incidents compared to 91, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15) and Anti-social behaviour (13), while Queensbury has more Criminal damage & arson (37) and Public order (35). 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 488 incidents. That is 81% 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 and Anti-social behaviour while Queensbury had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (91 vs 488).