Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF15 · Kirklees
110
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WF7 · Wakefield
87
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Featherstone has less crime — 87 vs 110 incidents in February 2026.
Dewsbury saw somewhat more crime than Featherstone in February 2026 (110 vs 87 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (17), while Featherstone has more Criminal damage & arson (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Featherstone recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 87 vs 110 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes. Featherstone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Featherstone had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Featherstone recorded fewer total crimes (87 vs 110).