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

BD22 · Bradford

58

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences22
  • Burglary9
  • Public order8

Keighley has less crime — 58 vs 156 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Keighley in April 2026 — 156 incidents compared to 58, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19), while Keighley has more Burglary (9). 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, Keighley recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 58 vs 156 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Keighley is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Keighley had more Burglary. Overall, Keighley recorded fewer total crimes (58 vs 156).

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