Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD19 · Kirklees
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DL5 · County Durham
269
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 156 vs 269 incidents in April 2026.
Great Aycliffe recorded notably higher crime than Dewsbury in April 2026 — 269 vs 156 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Public order (16), while Great Aycliffe has more Shoplifting (32). 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, Dewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Great Aycliffe — 156 vs 269 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Great Aycliffe is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Public order while Great Aycliffe had more Shoplifting. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 269).