Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD19 · Kirklees
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DL17 · County Durham
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ferryhill has less crime — 150 vs 156 incidents in April 2026.
Dewsbury and Ferryhill recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 156 and 150 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Public order (16), while Ferryhill has more Criminal damage & arson (26). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ferryhill recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 150 vs 156 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Public order while Ferryhill had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ferryhill recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 156).