Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF12 · Kirklees
269
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WF1 · Wakefield
576
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 269 vs 576 incidents in April 2026.
Wakefield recorded notably higher crime than Dewsbury in April 2026 — 576 vs 269 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Public order (33), while Wakefield has more Anti-social behaviour (61). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Wakefield — 269 vs 576 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Wakefield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Public order while Wakefield had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (269 vs 576).