Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD19 · Kirklees
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DL16 · County Durham
206
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 156 vs 206 incidents in April 2026.
Spennymoor saw somewhat more crime than Dewsbury in April 2026 (206 vs 156 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Public order (16), while Spennymoor has more Criminal damage & arson (24). 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 Spennymoor — 156 vs 206 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Spennymoor is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Public order while Spennymoor had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 206).