Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF12 · Kirklees
253
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WF2 · Wakefield
394
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 253 vs 394 incidents in February 2026.
Wakefield recorded notably higher crime than Dewsbury in February 2026 — 394 vs 253 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Public order (23), while Wakefield has more Anti-social behaviour (36). 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 February 2026 Police data, Dewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Wakefield — 253 vs 394 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Wakefield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Public order while Wakefield had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (253 vs 394).