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

BD22 · Bradford

29

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Drugs5
  • Public order3

Keighley has less crime — 29 vs 152 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Keighley in February 2026 — 152 incidents compared to 29, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (37) and Shoplifting (12), while Keighley has more Drugs (5) and Public order (3). 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, Keighley recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 29 vs 152 incidents. That is 81% 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 February 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Keighley had more Drugs and Public order. Overall, Keighley recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 152).

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