Crime in Dalton: statistics, rates and trends
3,663 crimes were recorded in Dalton in the 12 months to August 2026, 194.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (1,375), shoplifting (594) and public order (348) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 215th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Dalton | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,663 | 43,862 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 194.3 | 97.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 18,855 | 447,847 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Dalton peaked in the year to August 2019 (4,427 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (3,300). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,663 | 194.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,863 | 204.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,143 | 219.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,274 | 226.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,025 | 213.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,300 | 175.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,734 | 198.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,427 | 234.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,998 | 212.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 289 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Dalton recorded notably more shoplifting (3.7 times the national rate), robbery (2.9 times the national rate) and public order (2.8 times the national rate). On the year before, robbery rose from 55 to 74 and shoplifting rose from 450 to 594, while possession of weapons fell from 61 to 36 and theft from the person fell from 72 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,375 | 72.9 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 594 | 31.5 | 8.5 | +32% |
| Public order | 348 | 18.5 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 315 | 16.7 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Other theft | 210 | 11.1 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 180 | 9.5 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Drugs | 162 | 8.6 | 3.3 | -6% |
| Burglary | 106 | 5.6 | 3.6 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 104 | 5.5 | 5.0 | +6% |
| Other crime | 103 | 5.5 | 2.1 | +6% |
| Robbery | 74 | 3.9 | 1.4 | +35% |
| Theft from the person | 43 | 2.3 | 1.7 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 36 | 1.9 | 1.0 | -41% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Dalton has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dalton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almondbury | 1,534 | 89.6 | -54% |
| Ashbrow | 2,335 | 103.1 | -47% |
| Newsome | 3,567 | 172.5 | -11% |
| Greenhead | 2,139 | 91.6 | -53% |
| Crosland Moor and Netherton | 1,798 | 84.8 | -56% |
| Mirfield | 1,668 | 82.7 | -57% |
| Lindley | 1,486 | 71.1 | -63% |
| Kirkburton | 734 | 44.2 | -77% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Dalton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cross Church Street” (289).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cross Church Street | 289 |
| On or near Market Place | 211 |
| On or near Supermarket | 209 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 159 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 135 |
| On or near Parking Area | 119 |
| On or near Bradley Mills Lane | 103 |
| On or near Nightclub | 99 |
| On or near Brown Royd Avenue | 78 |
| On or near Church Street | 72 |
Of the 3,348 crimes in Dalton with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 315 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,009 | 30.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 999 | 29.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 392 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 332 | 9.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 199 | 5.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 163 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 122 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 63 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 34 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Dalton has an estimated population of 18,855 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (11.7%, against 7.9%), more households without a car (32%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (27%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dalton average decile 3.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Dalton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 29.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Dalton a safe place to live?
Dalton recorded 194.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 215th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Dalton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,375 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (594).
Is crime in Dalton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dalton was down 5% on the year before: 3,663 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,863 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dalton?
About 18,855 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dalton?
Dalton is policed by West Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.