Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD19 · Kirklees
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
HD6 · Calderdale
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 156 vs 184 incidents in April 2026.
Halifax saw somewhat more crime than Dewsbury in April 2026 (184 vs 156 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Public order (16), while Halifax 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 Halifax — 156 vs 184 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Public order while Halifax had more Shoplifting. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 184).