Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD19 · Kirklees
152
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BD17 · Bradford
157
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 152 vs 157 incidents in February 2026.
Dewsbury and Queensbury recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 152 and 157 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12), while Queensbury has more Criminal damage & arson (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Queensbury — 152 vs 157 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Queensbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (152 vs 157).