Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD11 · Kirklees
91
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DL7 · North Yorkshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Yafforth has less crime — 2 vs 91 incidents in April 2026.
Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Yafforth in April 2026 — 91 incidents compared to 2, a 45.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15) and Anti-social behaviour (13), while Yafforth has more Criminal damage & arson (1). 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, Yafforth recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 2 vs 91 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Yafforth 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 Yafforth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Yafforth recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 91).