Crime in Dalton North: statistics, rates and trends
307 crimes were recorded in Dalton North in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 33% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Dalton North at a glance
- Crime trends in Dalton North
- Types of crime in Dalton North
- Dalton North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dalton North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dalton North
- Population and deprivation in Dalton North
- Questions about crime in Dalton North
- About this data
307 crimes were recorded in Dalton North in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 33% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 146 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dalton North has the 3,037th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dalton North | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 307 | 16,685 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.7 | 72.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +33% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,176 | 230,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dalton North was highest in the year to July 2020 (315 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (213). Over the whole period it rose 44%, 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 | 307 | 49.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 231 | 37.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 261 | 42.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 308 | 49.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 296 | 47.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 315 | 51.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 315 | 51.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 307 | 49.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 213 | 34.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 31 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
| August 2025 | 26 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dalton North 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+16%). The largest falls were in other theft (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 146 | 23.6 | 0.69 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 6.6 | 0.98 | +5% |
| Public order | 32 | 5.2 | 0.78 | +129% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 3.4 | 0.22 | +31% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.8 | 1.30 | +183% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.4 | 0.38 | -25% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.9 | 0.59 | +500% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.5 | 0.41 | +200% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.6 | 0.13 | +100% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.36 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.39 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.33 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 0.04 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Dalton North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dalton North recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 47.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dalton North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dalton North recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dalton North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dalton North recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dalton North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dalton North recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dalton North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dalton North recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 183% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dalton North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dalton North recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dalton North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dalton North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dalton North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dalton North recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dalton North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dalton North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dalton North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dalton North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dalton North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dalton North recorded 2 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 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dalton North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dalton North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dalton North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dalton North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dalton North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dalton North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, 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 Dalton North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dalton North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dalton North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton South | 404 | 69.2 | +39% |
| Low Furness | 99 | 23.5 | -53% |
| Hawcoat and Newbarns | 693 | 60.6 | +22% |
| Ormsgill and Parkside | 1,000 | 94.6 | +90% |
| Ulverston | 843 | 67.9 | +37% |
| Risedale and Roosecote | 841 | 70.7 | +42% |
| Old Barrow and Hindpool | 3,226 | 279.0 | +461% |
| High Furness | 141 | 35.0 | -30% |
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 North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Rawlinson Street | 20 |
| On or near Fair View | 20 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 17 |
| On or near Vulcan Close | 14 |
| On or near Cleater Street | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Porter Street | 11 |
| On or near Steel Street | 11 |
| On or near Hall Street | 8 |
| On or near John Street | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dalton North 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 | 111 | 36.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 60 | 19.5% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 11.4% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 7.8% |
| Not recorded | 21 | 6.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 5.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.0% |
Dalton North has an estimated population of 6,176. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dalton North sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dalton North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.6% |
| Social rented homes | 2.5% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Dalton North a safe place to live?
Dalton North recorded 49.7 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 Dalton North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (41).
Is crime in Dalton North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dalton North was up 33% on the year before: 307 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 231 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dalton North?
Dalton North 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 Dalton North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.