Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD19 · Kirklees
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
HD3 · Kirklees
222
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 156 vs 222 incidents in April 2026.
Huddersfield saw somewhat more crime than Dewsbury in April 2026 (222 vs 156 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Public order (16), while Huddersfield has more Criminal damage & arson (29). 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, Dewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Huddersfield — 156 vs 222 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Huddersfield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Public order while Huddersfield had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 222).