Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF12 · Kirklees
269
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WF15 · Kirklees
121
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 121 vs 269 incidents in April 2026.
Dewsbury recorded notably higher crime than Dewsbury in April 2026 — 269 vs 121 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (28), while Dewsbury has more Anti-social behaviour (17). 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 Dewsbury — 121 vs 269 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Dewsbury is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Dewsbury had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (121 vs 269).