Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD19 · Kirklees
152
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DL4 · County Durham
119
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Shildon has less crime — 119 vs 152 incidents in February 2026.
Dewsbury saw somewhat more crime than Shildon in February 2026 (152 vs 119 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12), while Shildon has more Criminal damage & arson (22). 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, Shildon recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 119 vs 152 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Shildon had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Shildon recorded fewer total crimes (119 vs 152).