Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF12 · Kirklees
253
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WF11 · Wakefield
148
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Wakefield has less crime — 148 vs 253 incidents in February 2026.
Dewsbury recorded notably higher crime than Wakefield in February 2026 — 253 vs 148 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Wakefield has more Anti-social behaviour (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wakefield recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 148 vs 253 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Dewsbury is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wakefield had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wakefield recorded fewer total crimes (148 vs 253).