Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF16 · Kirklees
299
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WF2 · Wakefield
448
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 299 vs 448 incidents in April 2026.
Wakefield saw somewhat more crime than Dewsbury in April 2026 (448 vs 299 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Public order (29), while Wakefield has more Shoplifting (54). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Wakefield — 299 vs 448 incidents. That is 33% 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 (299 vs 448).