Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF17 · Kirklees
334
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WF9 · Wakefield
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
North Elmsall has less crime — 36 vs 334 incidents in April 2026.
Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than North Elmsall in April 2026 — 334 incidents compared to 36, a 9.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (28), while North Elmsall has more Public order (3). Dewsbury sits above the national average for recorded crime while North Elmsall is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, North Elmsall recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 36 vs 334 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. North Elmsall 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 North Elmsall had more Public order. Overall, North Elmsall recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 334).