Crime in Dalton South: statistics, rates and trends
424 crimes were recorded in Dalton South in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 61% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Dalton South
- Questions about crime in Dalton South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (196), criminal damage and arson (53) and public order (43) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,121st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Dalton South | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 424 | 16,568 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.6 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +61% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,837 | 230,185 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Dalton South of any year here (424 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 72%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 424 | 72.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 263 | 45.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 244 | 41.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 249 | 42.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 289 | 49.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 322 | 55.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 317 | 54.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 298 | 51.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 247 | 42.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Dalton South recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (35% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (63% below) and shoplifting (55% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 24 to 53 and violence and sexual offences rose from 136 to 196.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 196 | 33.6 | 34.2 | +44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 9.1 | 6.7 | +121% |
| Public order | 43 | 7.4 | 6.7 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 5.7 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 25 | 4.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 3.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dalton South; the highest is Old Barrow and Hindpool (277.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Low Furness (24.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dalton South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton North | 310 | 50.2 | -31% |
| Hawcoat and Newbarns | 700 | 61.2 | -16% |
| Low Furness | 101 | 24.0 | -67% |
| Ormsgill and Parkside | 981 | 92.8 | +28% |
| Risedale and Roosecote | 812 | 68.3 | -6% |
| Old Barrow and Hindpool | 3,207 | 277.4 | +282% |
| Walney Island | 494 | 46.6 | -36% |
| Ulverston | 835 | 67.2 | -7% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Dalton South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Billings Road” (42).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Billings Road | 42 |
| On or near Ruskin Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near Market Street | 20 |
| On or near Hare Ghyll | 17 |
| On or near Langdale Crescent | 16 |
| On or near Queen'S Terrace | 16 |
| On or near Dale Terrace | 15 |
| On or near Buttermere Drive | 13 |
| On or near Lord Street | 13 |
Of the 391 crimes in Dalton South with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 33 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 165 | 42.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 18.9% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 69 | 17.6% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 2.6% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Dalton South has an estimated population of 5,837 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.4%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dalton South average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Dalton South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Dalton South a safe place to live?
Dalton South recorded 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,121st 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.
What is the most common crime in Dalton South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 196 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (53).
Is crime in Dalton South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dalton South was up 61% on the year before: 424 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 263 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dalton South?
About 5,837 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dalton South?
Dalton South is policed by Cumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.