Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD19 · Kirklees
152
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
HD6 · Calderdale
202
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 152 vs 202 incidents in February 2026.
Halifax saw somewhat more crime than Dewsbury in February 2026 (202 vs 152 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (37), while Halifax has more Public order (19). 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 Halifax — 152 vs 202 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Halifax is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Halifax had more Public order. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (152 vs 202).