Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD19 · Kirklees
152
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DL2 · Darlington
81
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Halnaby Ave has less crime — 81 vs 152 incidents in February 2026.
Dewsbury recorded notably higher crime than Halnaby Ave in February 2026 — 152 vs 81 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12), while Halnaby Ave has more Criminal damage & arson (10). 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, Halnaby Ave recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 81 vs 152 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Halnaby Ave is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Halnaby Ave had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Halnaby Ave recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 152).