Dewsbury vs Langcliffe — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dewsbury

BD19 · Kirklees

156

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences58
  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Public order16

Langcliffe

BD24 · North Yorkshire

14

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Public order3
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Langcliffe has less crime — 14 vs 156 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Langcliffe in April 2026 — 156 incidents compared to 14, a 11.1x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Dewsbury records significantly more (58 vs 7 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dewsbury or Langcliffe safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Langcliffe recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 14 vs 156 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Langcliffe is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Dewsbury and Langcliffe?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Dewsbury recorded 58 incidents of this type vs 7 in Langcliffe. Overall, Langcliffe had fewer total crimes (14 vs 156).

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