Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF12 · Kirklees
269
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WF10 · Wakefield
318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 269 vs 318 incidents in April 2026.
Wakefield saw somewhat more crime than Dewsbury in April 2026 (318 vs 269 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Public order (33), while Wakefield has more Other theft (43). 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 318 incidents. That is 15% 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 Other theft. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (269 vs 318).