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Crime in Dewsbury

Dewsbury had 1,940 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 122.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 20th of 117 Kirklees areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% above the middle Kirklees area. Crime was down 9% on the three months before.

WF13, Kirklees · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Dewsbury

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122.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
20 of 117Kirklees rank1st is the highest rate
-9%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common819 in 3 months

Month by month

682 Apr 765 May 683 Jun 700 Jul 674 Aug 566 Sep

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Dewsbury. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence81942%
anti-social behaviour20811%
public order1709%
criminal damage1659%
theft1166%
drugs1045%
vehicle crime945%
shoplifting935%

Dewsbury against Kirklees

TypeDewsbury per 1,000Middle Kirklees areaChange
Violence51.834.6▼ 5%
Burglary4.24.2▲ 20%
Vehicle crime5.94.60%
Anti-social behaviour13.211.7▼ 24%
Theft and robbery9.26.8▼ 20%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Boothroyd154.70%
Dewsbury Moor134.2▼ 23%
Dewsbury122.7▼ 9%
Savile Town120.7▼ 3%
Earlsheaton120.2▼ 16%
Hanging Heaton110.1▲ 25%
Batley Carr100.1▼ 8%
See every Kirklees area ranked on the crime in Kirklees page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Dewsbury a safe area?

Dewsbury had about 122.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 20 of 117 Kirklees areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Dewsbury?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (819), followed by anti-social behaviour (208) and public order (170).