Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF15 · Kirklees
110
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WF6 · Wakefield
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dewsbury has less crime — 110 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Normanton saw somewhat more crime than Dewsbury in February 2026 (143 vs 110 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (17), while Normanton has more Other theft (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Normanton — 110 vs 143 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Normanton had more Other theft. Overall, Dewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (110 vs 143).