Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD19 · Kirklees
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
HD5 · Kirklees
176
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 156 vs 176 incidents in April 2026.
Dewsbury and Huddersfield recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 156 and 176 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Public order (16), while Huddersfield has more Other theft (15). 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 176 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Public order while Huddersfield had more Other theft. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 176).