Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF12 · Kirklees
269
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WF8 · Wakefield
273
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 269 vs 273 incidents in April 2026.
Dewsbury and Wakefield recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 269 and 273 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Public order (33), while Wakefield has more Anti-social behaviour (35). 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 273 incidents. That is 1% 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 273).