Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF17 · Kirklees
334
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WF2 · Wakefield
448
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 334 vs 448 incidents in April 2026.
Wakefield saw somewhat more crime than Dewsbury in April 2026 (448 vs 334 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (28), 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 — 334 vs 448 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Wakefield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wakefield had more Shoplifting. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (334 vs 448).