Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF13 · Kirklees
390
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WF2 · Wakefield
448
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 390 vs 448 incidents in April 2026.
Dewsbury and Wakefield recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 390 and 448 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Public order (38), while Wakefield has more Shoplifting (54). 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 — 390 vs 448 incidents. That is 13% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (390 vs 448).