Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF15 · Kirklees
121
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WF6 · Wakefield
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 121 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Normanton saw somewhat more crime than Dewsbury in April 2026 (159 vs 121 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Public order (17), while Normanton has more Criminal damage & arson (15). 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 Normanton — 121 vs 159 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Public order while Normanton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (121 vs 159).