Crime in Dallington Spencer: statistics, rates and trends

2,645 crimes were recorded in Dallington Spencer in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 887 reports (34% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dallington Spencer has the 697th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Dallington Spencer was highest in the year to July 2018 (3,252 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (2,594). Over the whole period it fell 19%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dallington Spencer over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, other theft.

The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+45%) and bicycle theft (+43%). The largest falls were in drugs (-51%) and possession of weapons (-21%).

Violence and sexual offences in Dallington Spencer

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dallington Spencer recorded 887 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 33.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Dallington Spencer

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dallington Spencer recorded 656 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 24.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Dallington Spencer

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dallington Spencer recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Dallington Spencer

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dallington Spencer recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Dallington Spencer

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dallington Spencer recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Dallington Spencer

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dallington Spencer recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Dallington Spencer

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dallington Spencer recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Dallington Spencer

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dallington Spencer recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Dallington Spencer

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dallington Spencer recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Dallington Spencer

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dallington Spencer recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Dallington Spencer

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dallington Spencer recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Dallington Spencer

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dallington Spencer recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Dallington Spencer

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dallington Spencer recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Dallington Spencer

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dallington Spencer recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 74% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dallington Spencer, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dallington Spencer.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Dallington Spencer over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dallington Spencer over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Dallington Spencer has an estimated population of 20,546. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dallington Spencer sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Dallington Spencer. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.