Dewsbury vs Keighley — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dewsbury

BD19 · Kirklees

156

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences58
  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Public order16

Keighley

BD21 · Bradford

444

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences201
  • Anti-social behaviour52
  • Public order41

Dewsbury has less crime — 156 vs 444 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Keighley recorded substantially more crime than Dewsbury in April 2026 — 444 incidents compared to 156, a 2.8x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Keighley records significantly more (201 vs 58 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 April 2026 Police data, Dewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Keighley — 156 vs 444 incidents. That is 65% 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 April 2026, Dewsbury recorded 58 incidents of this type vs 201 in Keighley. Overall, Dewsbury had fewer total crimes (156 vs 444).

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