Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF13 · Kirklees
333
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WF9 · Wakefield
40
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
North Elmsall has less crime — 40 vs 333 incidents in February 2026.
Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than North Elmsall in February 2026 — 333 incidents compared to 40, a 8.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (32), while North Elmsall has more Robbery (4). Dewsbury sits above the national average for recorded crime while North Elmsall is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, North Elmsall recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 40 vs 333 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. North Elmsall is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while North Elmsall had more Robbery. Overall, North Elmsall recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 333).