Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF16 · Kirklees
299
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WF7 · Wakefield
111
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Featherstone has less crime — 111 vs 299 incidents in April 2026.
Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Featherstone in April 2026 — 299 incidents compared to 111, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (44) and Public order (29), while Featherstone has more Shoplifting (15) and Criminal damage & arson (10). 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, Featherstone recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 111 vs 299 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Dewsbury is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Featherstone had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Featherstone recorded fewer total crimes (111 vs 299).