Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF17 · Kirklees
334
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WF5 · Wakefield
148
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Wakefield has less crime — 148 vs 334 incidents in April 2026.
Dewsbury recorded notably higher crime than Wakefield in April 2026 — 334 vs 148 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (28), while Wakefield has more Public order (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wakefield recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 148 vs 334 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Dewsbury 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 Public order. Overall, Wakefield recorded fewer total crimes (148 vs 334).