Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF15 · Kirklees
110
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WF8 · Wakefield
241
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 110 vs 241 incidents in February 2026.
Wakefield recorded notably higher crime than Dewsbury in February 2026 — 241 vs 110 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13), while Wakefield has more Criminal damage & arson (19). 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 Wakefield — 110 vs 241 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Wakefield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wakefield had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (110 vs 241).