Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF12 · Kirklees
269
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WF3 · Leeds
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Leeds has less crime — 47 vs 269 incidents in April 2026.
Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Leeds in April 2026 — 269 incidents compared to 47, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (28), while Leeds has more Anti-social behaviour (10). Dewsbury sits above the national average for recorded crime while Leeds is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 47 vs 269 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Leeds is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leeds had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 269).