Crime in Dalton South: statistics, rates and trends
404 crimes were recorded in Dalton South in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 49% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Dalton South at a glance
- Crime trends in Dalton South
- Types of crime in Dalton South
- Dalton South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dalton South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dalton South
- Population and deprivation in Dalton South
- Questions about crime in Dalton South
- About this data
404 crimes were recorded in Dalton South in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 49% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 188 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dalton South has the 2,251st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dalton South | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 404 | 16,685 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.2 | 72.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +49% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,837 | 230,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dalton South was highest in the year to July 2026 (404 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (229). Over the whole period it rose 70%, 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 | 404 | 69.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 272 | 46.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 229 | 39.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 252 | 43.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 285 | 48.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 329 | 56.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 322 | 55.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 296 | 50.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 238 | 40.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dalton South 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.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+136%) and violence and sexual offences (+32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 188 | 32.2 | 0.94 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 8.9 | 1.31 | +136% |
| Public order | 42 | 7.2 | 1.08 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 5.8 | 0.38 | +79% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.9 | 0.62 | +92% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 2.9 | 0.35 | +42% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.6 | 1.22 | +50% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.4 | 0.39 | +33% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.4 | 0.42 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 0.88 | +400% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.9 | 0.17 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.7 | 0.83 | +300% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.25 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Dalton South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dalton South recorded 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 46.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dalton South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dalton South recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 136% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dalton South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dalton South recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dalton South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dalton South recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dalton South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dalton South recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dalton South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dalton South recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dalton South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dalton South recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dalton South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dalton South recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dalton South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dalton South recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dalton South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dalton South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dalton South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dalton South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dalton South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dalton South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dalton South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dalton South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dalton South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dalton South 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dalton South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dalton South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dalton South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton North | 307 | 49.7 | -28% |
| Hawcoat and Newbarns | 693 | 60.6 | -12% |
| Low Furness | 99 | 23.5 | -66% |
| Ormsgill and Parkside | 1,000 | 94.6 | +37% |
| Risedale and Roosecote | 841 | 70.7 | +2% |
| Old Barrow and Hindpool | 3,226 | 279.0 | +303% |
| Walney Island | 491 | 46.4 | -33% |
| Ulverston | 843 | 67.9 | -2% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Billings Road | 42 |
| On or near Ruskin Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Market Street | 20 |
| On or near Hare Ghyll | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Langdale Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Queen'S Terrace | 14 |
| On or near Lord Street | 13 |
| On or near Dale Terrace | 12 |
| On or near Queen Street | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dalton South 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 | 148 | 36.6% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 19.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 63 | 15.6% |
| Not recorded | 34 | 8.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 5.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 4.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 3.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Dalton South has an estimated population of 5,837. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dalton South sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dalton South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.1% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Dalton South a safe place to live?
Dalton South recorded 69.2 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (52).
Is crime in Dalton South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dalton South was up 49% on the year before: 404 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 272 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dalton South?
Dalton South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.