Dewsbury vs Kirkburton — 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

Kirkburton

HD8 · Kirklees

9

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Other crime2
  • Public order2

Kirkburton has less crime — 9 vs 156 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Kirkburton in April 2026 — 156 incidents compared to 9, a 17.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19), while Kirkburton has more Other crime (2). 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 Kirkburton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kirkburton recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 9 vs 156 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Kirkburton is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Kirkburton had more Other crime. Overall, Kirkburton recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 156).

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