Crime in Dalton: statistics, rates and trends
3,667 crimes were recorded in Dalton in the 12 months to July 2026, 194.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
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3,667 crimes were recorded in Dalton in the 12 months to July 2026, 194.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,408 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dalton has the 214th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dalton | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,667 | 44,097 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 194.5 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 18,855 | 447,847 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dalton was highest in the year to July 2019 (4,452 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (3,244). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 3,667 | 194.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,964 | 210.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 4,080 | 216.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,240 | 224.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 4,080 | 216.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,244 | 172.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,796 | 201.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,452 | 236.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,901 | 206.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 377 |
| June 2026 | 318 |
| May 2026 | 330 |
| April 2026 | 277 |
| March 2026 | 311 |
| February 2026 | 263 |
| January 2026 | 270 |
| December 2025 | 299 |
| November 2025 | 291 |
| October 2025 | 346 |
| September 2025 | 292 |
| August 2025 | 293 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dalton 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, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in robbery (+31%) and shoplifting (+18%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-48%) and bicycle theft (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,408 | 74.7 | 2.18 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 568 | 30.1 | 3.64 | +18% |
| Public order | 348 | 18.5 | 2.78 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 302 | 16.0 | 1.04 | +3% |
| Other theft | 215 | 11.4 | 1.78 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 176 | 9.3 | 1.38 | -2% |
| Drugs | 175 | 9.3 | 2.84 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 105 | 5.6 | 1.13 | +1% |
| Burglary | 104 | 5.5 | 1.56 | -30% |
| Other crime | 101 | 5.4 | 2.54 | -3% |
| Robbery | 72 | 3.8 | 2.83 | +31% |
| Theft from the person | 47 | 2.5 | 1.48 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 34 | 1.8 | 1.86 | -48% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.6 | 0.77 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Dalton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dalton recorded 1,408 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (74.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 38.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dalton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dalton recorded 568 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dalton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dalton recorded 348 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dalton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dalton recorded 302 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dalton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dalton recorded 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dalton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dalton recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dalton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dalton recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dalton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dalton recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dalton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dalton recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dalton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dalton recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dalton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dalton recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dalton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dalton recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dalton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dalton recorded 34 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 48% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dalton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dalton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dalton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dalton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dalton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almondbury | 1,507 | 88.1 | -55% |
| Ashbrow | 2,338 | 103.2 | -47% |
| Newsome | 3,614 | 174.8 | -10% |
| Greenhead | 2,174 | 93.1 | -52% |
| Crosland Moor and Netherton | 1,767 | 83.3 | -57% |
| Mirfield | 1,673 | 82.9 | -57% |
| Lindley | 1,530 | 73.2 | -62% |
| Kirkburton | 729 | 43.9 | -77% |
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 Dalton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cross Church Street | 290 |
| On or near Market Place | 212 |
| On or near Supermarket | 209 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 147 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 139 |
| On or near Parking Area | 116 |
| On or near Bradley Mills Lane | 102 |
| On or near Nightclub | 101 |
| On or near Brown Royd Avenue | 75 |
| On or near Church Street | 70 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dalton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,001 | 27.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 987 | 26.9% |
| Under investigation | 434 | 11.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 341 | 9.3% |
| Not recorded | 302 | 8.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 193 | 5.3% |
| Local resolution | 163 | 4.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 120 | 3.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 60 | 1.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 34 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.3% |
Dalton has an estimated population of 18,855. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dalton sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dalton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.6% |
| Private rented homes | 21.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 29.9% |
Is Dalton a safe place to live?
Dalton recorded 194.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Dalton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,408 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (568).
Is crime in Dalton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dalton was down 7% on the year before: 3,667 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,964 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dalton?
Dalton is policed by West Yorkshire. 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 Dalton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.