Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF16 · Kirklees
237
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WF7 · Wakefield
87
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Featherstone has less crime — 87 vs 237 incidents in February 2026.
Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Featherstone in February 2026 — 237 incidents compared to 87, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Other theft (20) and Public order (18), while Featherstone has more Shoplifting (13) and Criminal damage & arson (13). Dewsbury sits above the national average for recorded crime while Featherstone is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Featherstone recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 87 vs 237 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Featherstone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Other theft and Public order while Featherstone had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Featherstone recorded fewer total crimes (87 vs 237).