Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD3 · Kirklees
222
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BD24 · North Yorkshire
14
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Langcliffe has less crime — 14 vs 222 incidents in April 2026.
Huddersfield recorded substantially more crime than Langcliffe in April 2026 — 222 incidents compared to 14, a 15.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Huddersfield sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (29), while Langcliffe has more Public order (3). Huddersfield sits above the national average for recorded crime while Langcliffe is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Langcliffe recorded fewer crimes than Huddersfield — 14 vs 222 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Langcliffe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Huddersfield saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Langcliffe had more Public order. Overall, Langcliffe recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 222).