Crime in Dalton & Dawdon: statistics, rates and trends
1,328 crimes were recorded in Dalton & Dawdon in the 12 months to August 2026, 121.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Dalton & Dawdon at a glance
- Crime trends in Dalton & Dawdon
- Types of crime in Dalton & Dawdon
- Dalton & Dawdon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dalton & Dawdon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dalton & Dawdon
- Demographics of Dalton & Dawdon
- Questions about crime in Dalton & Dawdon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (380), criminal damage and arson (248) and anti-social behaviour (232) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 809th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Dalton & Dawdon | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,328 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 121.0 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 10,977 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Dalton & Dawdon of any year here (1,328 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,328 | 121.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,152 | 104.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 961 | 87.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,091 | 99.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,109 | 101.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,211 | 110.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,194 | 108.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,278 | 116.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,189 | 108.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 108 |
| July 2026 | 148 |
| June 2026 | 105 |
| May 2026 | 110 |
| April 2026 | 92 |
| March 2026 | 94 |
| February 2026 | 119 |
| January 2026 | 100 |
| December 2025 | 109 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 98 |
| September 2025 | 159 |
Compared with England and Wales, Dalton & Dawdon recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (3.3 times the national rate), other crime (2.5 times the national rate) and shoplifting (43% above the national rate). On the year before, other crime rose from 25 to 58 and burglary rose from 26 to 38, while other theft fell from 74 to 62.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 380 | 34.6 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 248 | 22.6 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 232 | 21.1 | 15.4 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 133 | 12.1 | 8.5 | +36% |
| Public order | 70 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +43% |
| Other theft | 62 | 5.6 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Other crime | 58 | 5.3 | 2.1 | +132% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 4.2 | 5.0 | +24% |
| Burglary | 38 | 3.5 | 3.6 | +46% |
| Drugs | 30 | 2.7 | 3.3 | -9% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dalton & Dawdon; the highest is Horden & Dene House (210.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Castle Eden & Passfield (89.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dalton & Dawdon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaham | 1,512 | 129.7 | +7% |
| Murton | 1,761 | 161.9 | +34% |
| Easington & Shotton | 2,469 | 142.8 | +18% |
| Peterlee | 1,753 | 136.6 | +13% |
| Horden & Dene House | 2,332 | 210.3 | +74% |
| Castle Eden & Passfield | 572 | 89.4 | -26% |
| Blackhalls & Hesledens | 671 | 136.5 | +13% |
| Thornley & Wheatley Hill | 893 | 152.0 | +26% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Dalton & Dawdon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Queensbury Road” (126).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Queensbury Road | 126 |
| On or near The Avenue | 54 |
| On or near Ash Crescent | 51 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Ryton Crescent | 37 |
| On or near Exeter Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Police Station | 36 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Margaret Street | 34 |
| On or near Oxford Street | 31 |
Of the 1,096 crimes in Dalton & Dawdon with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 232 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 422 | 38.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 373 | 34.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 97 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 73 | 6.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Dalton & Dawdon has an estimated population of 10,977 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%) and more social housing (24%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dalton & Dawdon average decile 2.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Dalton & Dawdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 33.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Dalton & Dawdon a safe place to live?
Dalton & Dawdon recorded 121.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 809th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Dalton & Dawdon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 380 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (248).
Is crime in Dalton & Dawdon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dalton & Dawdon was up 15% on the year before: 1,328 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,152 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dalton & Dawdon?
About 10,977 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dalton & Dawdon?
Dalton & Dawdon is policed by Durham.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.