Dewsbury vs Failsworth West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Dewsbury vs Failsworth West Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dewsbury safer than Failsworth West?
Dewsbury has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 9,578 crimes in the last 12 months. Failsworth West has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) with 1 crimes. Failsworth West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Dewsbury vs Failsworth West?
Dewsbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Failsworth West shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Dewsbury and Failsworth West?
In Dewsbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,403 incidents). In Failsworth West, it is Violent Crime (1 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dewsbury and Failsworth West?
Dewsbury recorded 908 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Failsworth West recorded 0. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Dewsbury vs Failsworth West?
Violent crime in Dewsbury totalled 4,403 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1 in Failsworth West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Dewsbury and Failsworth West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dewsbury recorded 9,970 crimes (now 9,578, a change of -3.9%). Failsworth West recorded 0 crimes previously (now 1, 0%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dewsbury and Failsworth West?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Dewsbury has a resolution rate of 25.8% and Failsworth West has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Dewsbury and Failsworth West?
Dewsbury falls within the West Yorkshire Police boundary. Failsworth West is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Dewsbury and Failsworth West?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Dewsbury or Failsworth West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dewsbury and Failsworth West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.