Crime in Dalton & Dawdon: statistics, rates and trends
1,340 crimes were recorded in Dalton & Dawdon in the 12 months to July 2026, 122.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Dalton & Dawdon
- Questions about crime in Dalton & Dawdon
- About this data
1,340 crimes were recorded in Dalton & Dawdon in the 12 months to July 2026, 122.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 389 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dalton & Dawdon has the 802nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dalton & Dawdon | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,340 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 122.1 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 10,977 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dalton & Dawdon was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,340 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (962). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 1,340 | 122.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,137 | 103.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 962 | 87.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,052 | 95.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,133 | 103.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,232 | 112.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,193 | 108.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,232 | 112.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,241 | 113.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 120 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dalton & Dawdon 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 criminal damage and arson, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+122%) and other crime (+111%). The largest falls were in other theft (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 389 | 35.4 | 1.04 | -0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 245 | 22.3 | 3.29 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 224 | 20.4 | 1.33 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 160 | 14.6 | 1.76 | +122% |
| Public order | 71 | 6.5 | 0.97 | +31% |
| Other theft | 59 | 5.4 | 0.84 | -16% |
| Other crime | 57 | 5.2 | 2.46 | +111% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 3.7 | 0.76 | +17% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.0 | 0.85 | +10% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.6 | 0.81 | -9% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.5 | 1.50 | +100% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.9 | 0.67 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Dalton & Dawdon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dalton & Dawdon recorded 389 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 29.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dalton & Dawdon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dalton & Dawdon recorded 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 18.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dalton & Dawdon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dalton & Dawdon recorded 224 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dalton & Dawdon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dalton & Dawdon recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 122% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dalton & Dawdon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dalton & Dawdon recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dalton & Dawdon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dalton & Dawdon recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dalton & Dawdon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dalton & Dawdon recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 111% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dalton & Dawdon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dalton & Dawdon recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dalton & Dawdon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dalton & Dawdon recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dalton & Dawdon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dalton & Dawdon recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dalton & Dawdon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dalton & Dawdon recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dalton & Dawdon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dalton & Dawdon recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dalton & Dawdon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dalton & Dawdon recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dalton & Dawdon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dalton & Dawdon recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dalton & Dawdon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dalton & Dawdon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dalton & Dawdon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaham | 1,485 | 127.4 | +4% |
| Murton | 1,727 | 158.8 | +30% |
| Easington & Shotton | 2,376 | 137.4 | +13% |
| Peterlee | 1,712 | 133.4 | +9% |
| Horden & Dene House | 2,293 | 206.7 | +69% |
| Castle Eden & Passfield | 556 | 86.9 | -29% |
| Blackhalls & Hesledens | 703 | 143.0 | +17% |
| Thornley & Wheatley Hill | 898 | 152.9 | +25% |
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 & Dawdon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Queensbury Road | 147 |
| On or near The Avenue | 59 |
| On or near Ash Crescent | 49 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 40 |
| On or near Ryton Crescent | 39 |
| On or near Parking Area | 38 |
| On or near Police Station | 38 |
| On or near Exeter Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Maple Crescent | 32 |
| On or near Margaret Street | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dalton & Dawdon 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 | 420 | 31.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 373 | 27.8% |
| Not recorded | 224 | 16.7% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 8.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 79 | 5.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 37 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 2.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.4% |
Dalton & Dawdon has an estimated population of 10,977. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dalton & Dawdon sits in decile 2.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dalton & Dawdon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.6% |
| Social rented homes | 24.2% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 33.3% |
Is Dalton & Dawdon a safe place to live?
Dalton & Dawdon recorded 122.1 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 & Dawdon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 389 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (245).
Is crime in Dalton & Dawdon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dalton & Dawdon was up 18% on the year before: 1,340 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,137 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dalton & Dawdon?
Dalton & Dawdon is policed by Durham. 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 & Dawdon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.