Crime Rate in Dalston and Burgh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dalston and Burgh

The total recorded crimes in Dalston and Burgh, Carlisle, UK in February 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dalston and Burgh crime rate of 33.83 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Dalston and Burgh, encompassing approximately 650 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Dalston and Burgh Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • The Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Cawflands with total crimes: 2
  • Boomby Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Dalston and Burgh?

To understand the safety of Dalston and Burgh, we need to analyze Dalston and Burgh crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Carlisle:

    • In 2024, Dalston and Burgh demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Carlisle average, with 325 crimes compared to 701.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dalston and Burgh recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Dalston and Burgh had fewer crimes than the Carlisle average, with 258 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dalston and Burgh recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Carlisle, Dalston and Burgh has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Dalston and Burgh Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Dalston and Burgh has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 33.83 ranking 15th out of 17 in the Carlisle, UK

In 2024, the total Dalston and Burgh crimes were 325. The crime rate of Dalston and Burgh in 2024 was 499.77 (year) or 41.65 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Carlisle.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dalston and Burgh were around 258 crimes with yearly crime rate of 396.74 (year) or 33.06 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Carlisle.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carlisle)CrimesRank (Carlisle)CrimesRank (Carlisle)
Castle180 12,583 12,053 1
Currock121 21,692 21,324 2
Denton Holme55 6762 4793 3
Harraby North58 5976 3655 7
Upperby67 3756 5657 5
Morton52 7697 8682 4
Wetheral63 4597 9379 11
Belle Vue30 11701 7656 6
Botcherby51 8749 6581 8
Brampton31 10484 11459 9
Longtown36 9516 10412 10
Belah23 14412 13326 12
Harraby South25 13437 12278 14
Stanwix Urban27 12389 14231 16
Yewdale12 17350 15326 13
Corby and Hayton15 16121 17121 17
Houghton and Irthington9 1879 1874 18

Dalston and Burgh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
April 20244

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20243
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
May 20243

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20256
December 20249
November 20248
October 202415
September 20249
August 202414
July 20246
June 202424
May 202417
April 20249

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Dalston and Burgh in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Dalston and Burgh postcode area is presented below.

1. The Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Cawflands (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Boomby Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rose Causeway (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Grange Park Road (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
7. Carlisle Road (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
8. Walk Mill (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Gilbert Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Caldew Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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