Crime in Dalston and Burgh: statistics, rates and trends
331 crimes were recorded in Dalston and Burgh in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Dalston and Burgh at a glance
- Crime trends in Dalston and Burgh
- Types of crime in Dalston and Burgh
- Dalston and Burgh compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dalston and Burgh
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dalston and Burgh
- Demographics of Dalston and Burgh
- Questions about crime in Dalston and Burgh
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (173), criminal damage and arson (34) and public order (26) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,613th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Dalston and Burgh | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 331 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.5 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,318 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Dalston and Burgh peaked in the year to August 2022 (412 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (278). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 331 | 35.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 278 | 29.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 306 | 32.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 306 | 32.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 412 | 44.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 395 | 42.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 410 | 44.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 309 | 33.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 378 | 40.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 33 |
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (60% below) and public order (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 125 to 173 and criminal damage and arson rose from 29 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 173 | 18.6 | 34.2 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 3.6 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Public order | 26 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 0.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Dalston and Burgh.
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Dalston and Burgh over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 41 |
| On or near Crindledyke Close | 27 |
| On or near Brunstock Lane | 23 |
| On or near Grange Park Road | 18 |
| On or near Inglewood Drive | 15 |
| On or near Arnison Close | 11 |
| On or near Barras Close | 10 |
| On or near Carlisle Road | 10 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 10 |
| On or near Cross House Gardens | 7 |
Of the 323 crimes in Dalston and Burgh with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 8 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 113 | 35.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 69 | 21.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 19.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 7.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Dalston and Burgh has an estimated population of 9,318 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.3%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (7.2%, against 23.3%) and fewer unemployed residents (1.4%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dalston and Burgh average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Dalston and Burgh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Dalston and Burgh a safe place to live?
Dalston and Burgh recorded 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,613th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Dalston and Burgh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 173 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (34).
Is crime in Dalston and Burgh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dalston and Burgh was up 19% on the year before: 331 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 278 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dalston and Burgh?
About 9,318 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dalston and Burgh?
Dalston and Burgh is policed by Cumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.