Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD11 · Kirklees
91
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BD20 · Bradford
32
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Steeton has less crime — 32 vs 91 incidents in April 2026.
Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Steeton in April 2026 — 91 incidents compared to 32, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15) and Anti-social behaviour (13), while Steeton has more Criminal damage & arson (6) and Other theft (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Steeton recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 32 vs 91 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Steeton 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 Steeton had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Steeton recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 91).