Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF15 · Kirklees
110
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WF14 · Kirklees
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 110 vs 116 incidents in February 2026.
Dewsbury and Mirfield recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 110 and 116 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (17), while Mirfield has more Burglary (10). 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, Dewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Mirfield — 110 vs 116 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Mirfield had more Burglary. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (110 vs 116).