Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF12 · Kirklees
269
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WF9 · Wakefield
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
North Elmsall has less crime — 36 vs 269 incidents in April 2026.
Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than North Elmsall in April 2026 — 269 incidents compared to 36, a 7.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (28), while North Elmsall has more Anti-social behaviour (11). 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 April 2026 Police data, North Elmsall recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 36 vs 269 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. North Elmsall 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 North Elmsall had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, North Elmsall recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 269).