Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD19 · Kirklees
152
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
HD5 · Kirklees
234
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 152 vs 234 incidents in February 2026.
Huddersfield recorded notably higher crime than Dewsbury in February 2026 — 234 vs 152 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12), while Huddersfield has more Other theft (24). 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 234 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Huddersfield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Huddersfield had more Other theft. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (152 vs 234).