Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD19 · Kirklees
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
HD9 · Kirklees
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Holme has less crime — 39 vs 156 incidents in April 2026.
Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Holme in April 2026 — 156 incidents compared to 39, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Public order (16), while Holme has more Shoplifting (5). 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, Holme recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 39 vs 156 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Holme is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Public order while Holme had more Shoplifting. Overall, Holme recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 156).