Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD19 · Kirklees
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BD7 · Bradford
578
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 156 vs 578 incidents in April 2026.
Queensbury recorded substantially more crime than Dewsbury in April 2026 — 578 incidents compared to 156, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19) and Public order (16), while Queensbury has more Vehicle crime (51) and Criminal damage & arson (46). 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 Queensbury — 156 vs 578 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Queensbury is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Queensbury had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 578).