Dewsbury vs Mirfield — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dewsbury

WF13 · Kirklees

390

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences135
  • Anti-social behaviour72
  • Public order38

Mirfield

WF14 · Kirklees

146

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences52
  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Criminal damage & arson19

Mirfield has less crime — 146 vs 390 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Mirfield in April 2026 — 390 incidents compared to 146, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Public order (38), while Mirfield has more Criminal damage & arson (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dewsbury or Mirfield safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Mirfield recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 146 vs 390 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Dewsbury is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Dewsbury and Mirfield?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Public order while Mirfield had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Mirfield recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 390).

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