Crime in Dalston and Burgh: statistics, rates and trends
329 crimes were recorded in Dalston and Burgh in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Dalston and Burgh
- Questions about crime in Dalston and Burgh
- About this data
329 crimes were recorded in Dalston and Burgh in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 165 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dalston and Burgh has the 3,625th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dalston and Burgh | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 329 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.3 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,318 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dalston and Burgh was highest in the year to July 2020 (412 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (277). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 329 | 35.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 277 | 29.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 298 | 32.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 327 | 35.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 408 | 43.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 395 | 42.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 412 | 44.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 290 | 31.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 388 | 41.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dalston and Burgh 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+28%) and criminal damage and arson (+21%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-52%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 165 | 17.7 | 0.52 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 3.8 | 0.55 | +21% |
| Public order | 28 | 3.0 | 0.45 | +17% |
| Other theft | 27 | 2.9 | 0.45 | +93% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.4 | 0.43 | -13% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.3 | 0.61 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.2 | 1.22 | +267% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.2 | 0.24 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 1.1 | 0.07 | -52% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.1 | 0.13 | +11% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.6 | 0.18 | -33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Dalston and Burgh
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dalston and Burgh recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 50.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dalston and Burgh
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dalston and Burgh recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dalston and Burgh
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dalston and Burgh recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dalston and Burgh
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dalston and Burgh recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 93% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dalston and Burgh
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dalston and Burgh recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dalston and Burgh
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dalston and Burgh recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dalston and Burgh
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dalston and Burgh recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 267% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dalston and Burgh
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dalston and Burgh recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dalston and Burgh
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dalston and Burgh recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dalston and Burgh
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dalston and Burgh recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dalston and Burgh
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dalston and Burgh recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dalston and Burgh
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dalston and Burgh recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dalston and Burgh, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dalston and Burgh.
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 Dalston and Burgh over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Crindledyke Close | 26 |
| On or near Brunstock Lane | 20 |
| On or near Grange Park Road | 18 |
| On or near Inglewood Drive | 16 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 11 |
| On or near Arnison Close | 10 |
| On or near Carlisle Road | 10 |
| On or near Fellbarrow Close | 9 |
| On or near Barras Close | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dalston and Burgh 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 107 | 32.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 75 | 22.8% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 16.1% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 7.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 5.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 4.3% |
| Not recorded | 10 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 3.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
Dalston and Burgh has an estimated population of 9,318. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dalston and Burgh sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dalston and Burgh |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.6% |
| Social rented homes | 4.3% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Dalston and Burgh a safe place to live?
Dalston and Burgh recorded 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Dalston and Burgh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (35).
Is crime in Dalston and Burgh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dalston and Burgh was up 19% on the year before: 329 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 277 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dalston and Burgh?
Dalston and Burgh is policed by Cumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Dalston and Burgh. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.