Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD19 · Kirklees
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DL14 · County Durham
305
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 156 vs 305 incidents in April 2026.
Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And recorded notably higher crime than Dewsbury in April 2026 — 305 vs 156 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Public order (16), while Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And has more Shoplifting (58). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And — 156 vs 305 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Public order while Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And had more Shoplifting. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 305).