Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF17 · Kirklees
334
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WF3 · Leeds
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Leeds has less crime — 47 vs 334 incidents in April 2026.
Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Leeds in April 2026 — 334 incidents compared to 47, a 7.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (28), while Leeds has more Public order (7). 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 April 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 47 vs 334 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Leeds is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Leeds had more Public order. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 334).