Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF4 · Wakefield
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WF13 · Kirklees
333
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Crigglestone has less crime — 79 vs 333 incidents in February 2026.
Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Crigglestone in February 2026 — 333 incidents compared to 79, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crigglestone sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7), while Dewsbury has more Public order (32). Crigglestone is below the national average while Dewsbury is above, making Crigglestone the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Crigglestone recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 79 vs 333 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Crigglestone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Crigglestone saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Dewsbury had more Public order. Overall, Crigglestone recorded fewer total crimes (79 vs 333).