Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD19 · Kirklees
152
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
HD1 · Kirklees
487
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 152 vs 487 incidents in February 2026.
Huddersfield recorded substantially more crime than Dewsbury in February 2026 — 487 incidents compared to 152, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (37) and Shoplifting (12), while Huddersfield has more Drugs (47) and Public order (47). 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 Huddersfield — 152 vs 487 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Huddersfield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Huddersfield had more Drugs and Public order. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (152 vs 487).