Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF15 · Kirklees
121
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WF17 · Kirklees
334
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 121 vs 334 incidents in April 2026.
Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Dewsbury in April 2026 — 334 incidents compared to 121, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Public order (17), while Dewsbury has more Criminal damage & arson (28). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 121 vs 334 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Dewsbury is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Public order while Dewsbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (121 vs 334).