Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD19 · Kirklees
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BD20 · Bradford
32
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Steeton has less crime — 32 vs 156 incidents in April 2026.
Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Steeton in April 2026 — 156 incidents compared to 32, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19) and Public order (16), while Steeton has more Criminal damage & arson (6) and Other theft (4). 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, Steeton recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 32 vs 156 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Steeton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Steeton had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Steeton recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 156).