Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD19 · Kirklees
152
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
HD9 · Kirklees
32
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Holme has less crime — 32 vs 152 incidents in February 2026.
Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Holme in February 2026 — 152 incidents compared to 32, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (37) and Shoplifting (12), while Holme has more Criminal damage & arson (4) and Other theft (3). 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, Holme recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 32 vs 152 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Holme is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Holme had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Holme recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 152).