Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF16 · Kirklees
237
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WF3 · Leeds
51
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Leeds has less crime — 51 vs 237 incidents in February 2026.
Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Leeds in February 2026 — 237 incidents compared to 51, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Public order (18), while Leeds has more Burglary (9). Dewsbury sits above the national average for recorded crime while Leeds is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 51 vs 237 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Leeds is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Public order while Leeds had more Burglary. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 237).