Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF15 · Kirklees
121
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WF10 · Wakefield
318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 121 vs 318 incidents in April 2026.
Wakefield recorded substantially more crime than Dewsbury in April 2026 — 318 incidents compared to 121, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Public order (17) and Anti-social behaviour (17), while Wakefield has more Other theft (43) and Shoplifting (36). 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 Wakefield — 121 vs 318 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Wakefield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Public order and Anti-social behaviour while Wakefield had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (121 vs 318).