Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF15 · Kirklees
110
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WF5 · Wakefield
108
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Wakefield has less crime — 108 vs 110 incidents in February 2026.
Dewsbury and Wakefield recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 110 and 108 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13), while Wakefield has more Vehicle crime (9). 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, Wakefield recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 108 vs 110 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wakefield had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wakefield recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 110).