Dewsbury vs Leeds East

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Dewsbury West Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Leeds East West Yorkshire Police

      Dewsbury vs Leeds East Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Dewsbury
      West Yorkshire Police
      9,578 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Leeds East
      West Yorkshire Police
      25,251 crimes / 12m
      ↓1% trend
      31.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dewsbury
      B Leeds East
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      9,578
      25,251
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,970
      25,499
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.9%
      ↓1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.8%
      31.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dewsbury
      B Leeds East
      Violent Crime
      4,403 ↑3%
      10,743 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      908 ↓20%
      2,056 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      534 ↓4%
      1,525 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      395 ↓31%
      1,288 ↓4%
      Burglary
      329 ↓2%
      1,385 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      673 ↓12%
      1,982 ↓7%
      Drugs
      357 ↑42%
      712 ↓2%
      Public Order
      858 ↓14%
      1,860 ↓13%
      Robbery
      80 ↓13%
      476 ↑53%
      Shoplifting
      518 ↑14%
      1,849 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      65 ↓11%
      215 ↑2%
      Bicycle Theft
      36 ↑80%
      120 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      84 ↓15%
      281 ↑14%
      Other Crime
      338 ↓1%
      759 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dewsbury is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dewsbury safer than Leeds East?

      Dewsbury has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 9,578 crimes in the last 12 months. Leeds East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 25,251 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dewsbury vs Leeds East?

      Dewsbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Leeds East shows -1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dewsbury and Leeds East?

      In Dewsbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,403 incidents). In Leeds East, it is Violent Crime (10,743 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dewsbury and Leeds East?

      Dewsbury recorded 908 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leeds East recorded 2,056. 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 Leeds East?

      Violent crime in Dewsbury totalled 4,403 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 10,743 in Leeds East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dewsbury and Leeds East 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%). Leeds East recorded 25,499 crimes previously (now 25,251, -1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dewsbury and Leeds East?

      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 Leeds East has 31.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dewsbury and Leeds East?

      Dewsbury falls within the West Yorkshire Police boundary. Leeds East is covered by West Yorkshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Dewsbury and Leeds East?

      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 Leeds East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dewsbury and Leeds East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.