Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF12 · Kirklees
253
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WF7 · Wakefield
87
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Featherstone has less crime — 87 vs 253 incidents in February 2026.
Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Featherstone in February 2026 — 253 incidents compared to 87, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Public order (23), while Featherstone has more Criminal damage & arson (13). Dewsbury sits above the national average for recorded crime while Featherstone is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Featherstone recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 87 vs 253 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Featherstone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Public order while Featherstone had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Featherstone recorded fewer total crimes (87 vs 253).