Dewsbury vs Langcliffe — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dewsbury

BD19 · Kirklees

152

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences48
  • Anti-social behaviour37
  • Shoplifting12

Langcliffe

BD24 · North Yorkshire

10

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Shoplifting1
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Langcliffe has less crime — 10 vs 152 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Langcliffe in February 2026 — 152 incidents compared to 10, a 15.2x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Dewsbury records significantly more (48 vs 8 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 February 2026 Police data, Langcliffe recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 10 vs 152 incidents. That is 93% 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 February 2026, Dewsbury recorded 48 incidents of this type vs 8 in Langcliffe. Overall, Langcliffe had fewer total crimes (10 vs 152).

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