Crime in Dalton-in-Furness: statistics, rates and trends
560 crimes were recorded in Dalton-in-Furness in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 54% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Dalton-in-Furness at a glance
- Crime trends in Dalton-in-Furness
- Types of crime in Dalton-in-Furness
- Dalton-in-Furness compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Dalton-in-Furness
- Streets with the most crime in Dalton-in-Furness
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dalton-in-Furness
- Demographics of Dalton-in-Furness
- Questions about crime in Dalton-in-Furness
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (253), criminal damage and arson (79) and public order (56) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 675th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Dalton-in-Furness | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 560 | 16,568 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.5 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +54% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,320 | 230,185 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Dalton-in-Furness of any year here (560 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 74%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 560 | 76.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 363 | 49.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 321 | 43.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 350 | 47.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 401 | 54.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 452 | 61.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 445 | 60.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 385 | 52.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 321 | 43.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 52 |
| July 2026 | 59 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 58 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 64 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
Compared with England and Wales, Dalton-in-Furness recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (60% above the national rate) and other crime (42% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (64% below) and shoplifting (61% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 49 to 79 and anti-social behaviour rose from 26 to 41.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 253 | 34.6 | 34.2 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 10.8 | 6.7 | +61% |
| Public order | 56 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 5.6 | 15.4 | +58% |
| Other theft | 31 | 4.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 3.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 22 | 3.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Dalton-in-Furness; the highest is Morecambe (140.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Bolton-le-Sands (37.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dalton-in-Furness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow-in-Furness | 6,044 | 113.4 | +48% |
| Ulverston | 756 | 72.2 | -6% |
| Millom | 279 | 49.9 | -35% |
| Heysham | 1,189 | 80.1 | +5% |
| Morecambe | 4,511 | 140.9 | +84% |
| Bolton-le-Sands | 266 | 37.0 | -52% |
| Carnforth | 396 | 71.8 | -6% |
| Lancaster | 5,614 | 116.4 | +52% |
Dalton South is the one area listed within Dalton-in-Furness, with 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton South | Neighbourhood | 5,837 | 424 | 72.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Dalton-in-Furness 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 Rawlinson Street | 21 |
| On or near Market Street | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 17 |
| On or near Fair View | 17 |
| On or near Hare Ghyll | 17 |
| On or near Langdale Crescent | 16 |
Of the 519 crimes in Dalton-in-Furness with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 41 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 209 | 40.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 104 | 20.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 17.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 2.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Dalton-in-Furness has an estimated population of 7,320 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.1%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dalton-in-Furness average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Dalton-in-Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Dalton-in-Furness a safe place to live?
Dalton-in-Furness recorded 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 675th of the 1,390 towns 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-in-Furness?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 253 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (79).
Is crime in Dalton-in-Furness going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dalton-in-Furness was up 54% on the year before: 560 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 363 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dalton-in-Furness?
About 7,320 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dalton-in-Furness?
Dalton-in-Furness 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.