Is Dewsbury a good place to live?
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In Dewsbury (WF13 9), recorded crime is 1068% above the national average, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
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Population
2,054
Recorded crime
3125.0
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WF13 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 56/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 33
- One-person households
- 11%
- Households with children
- 51%
- Households
- 489
Owned 85% · Social rent 1% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WF13 9.
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Dewsbury WF13 9: frequently asked questions
Is Dewsbury WF13 9 a good place to live?
In Dewsbury (WF13 9), recorded crime is 1068% above the national average, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Dewsbury WF13 9?
Recorded crime in Dewsbury WF13 9 runs at 3125.0 per 1,000 properties, 1068% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Dewsbury WF13 9 safe?
Crime in Dewsbury WF13 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Dewsbury WF13 9 runs at 3125.0 per 1,000 properties, 1068% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Dewsbury WF13 9 a deprived area?
Dewsbury WF13 9 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).