Safety in Dewsbury

Dewsbury in Yorkshire and The Humber scores 52/100 (fair) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

7,668

Rate per 1,000

132.4

1-year trend

-5.9%

3-year trend

-16.3%

5-year trend

-5.9%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

81

Per 1,000 residents

1.4

Data last updated: 15 August 2026