Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF12 · Kirklees
269
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WF16 · Kirklees
299
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 269 vs 299 incidents in April 2026.
Dewsbury and Dewsbury recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 269 and 299 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (28), while Dewsbury has more Anti-social behaviour (44). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 269 vs 299 incidents. That is 10% 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 (269 vs 299).