Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF15 · Kirklees
121
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WF8 · Wakefield
273
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 121 vs 273 incidents in April 2026.
Wakefield recorded notably higher crime than Dewsbury in April 2026 — 273 vs 121 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Public order (17), while Wakefield has more Shoplifting (34). 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 273 incidents. That is 56% 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 while Wakefield had more Shoplifting. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (121 vs 273).