Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF15 · Kirklees
121
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WF7 · Wakefield
111
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Featherstone has less crime — 111 vs 121 incidents in April 2026.
Dewsbury and Featherstone recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 121 and 111 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Public order (17) and Anti-social behaviour (17), while Featherstone has more Shoplifting (15) and Criminal damage & arson (10). 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, Featherstone recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 111 vs 121 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Public order and Anti-social behaviour while Featherstone had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Featherstone recorded fewer total crimes (111 vs 121).