Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF12 · Kirklees
269
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WF7 · Wakefield
111
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Featherstone has less crime — 111 vs 269 incidents in April 2026.
Dewsbury recorded notably higher crime than Featherstone in April 2026 — 269 vs 111 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Public order (33), while Featherstone has more Criminal damage & arson (10). 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, Featherstone recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 111 vs 269 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Dewsbury is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Public order while Featherstone had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Featherstone recorded fewer total crimes (111 vs 269).