Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD19 · Kirklees
152
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DL5 · County Durham
222
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 152 vs 222 incidents in February 2026.
Great Aycliffe saw somewhat more crime than Dewsbury in February 2026 (222 vs 152 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12), while Great Aycliffe has more Criminal damage & arson (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Great Aycliffe — 152 vs 222 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Great Aycliffe is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Great Aycliffe had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (152 vs 222).