Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF12 · Kirklees
253
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WF9 · Wakefield
40
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
North Elmsall has less crime — 40 vs 253 incidents in February 2026.
Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than North Elmsall in February 2026 — 253 incidents compared to 40, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while North Elmsall has more Robbery (4). Dewsbury sits above the national average for recorded crime while North Elmsall is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, North Elmsall recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 40 vs 253 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. North Elmsall is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while North Elmsall had more Robbery. Overall, North Elmsall recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 253).