Dewsbury vs Keighley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dewsbury

BD19 · Kirklees

152

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences48
  • Anti-social behaviour37
  • Shoplifting12

Keighley

BD21 · Bradford

353

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences166
  • Shoplifting37
  • Anti-social behaviour33

Dewsbury has less crime — 152 vs 353 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Keighley recorded notably higher crime than Dewsbury in February 2026 — 353 vs 152 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Keighley records significantly more (166 vs 48 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dewsbury or Keighley safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Dewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Keighley — 152 vs 353 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Keighley is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Dewsbury and Keighley?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Dewsbury recorded 48 incidents of this type vs 166 in Keighley. Overall, Dewsbury had fewer total crimes (152 vs 353).

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