Crime Rate in Dalton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dalton

The total recorded crimes in Dalton, Kirklees, UK in May 2025 are around 369 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dalton crime rate of 10.54 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 Dalton, encompassing approximately 35,003 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (138) incidents (16.95% increase)
  • Public order: (41) incidents (-18.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (40) incidents (-6.98% decrease)
Dalton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cross Church Street with total crimes: 23
  • Market Place with total crimes: 22
  • Chancery Close with total crimes: 16

How safe is Dalton?

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

  • Relative to Kirklees:

    • In 2024, Dalton reported a higher crime volume than the Kirklees average, with 4,580 crimes compared to 2,243. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dalton witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

    • In 2023, Dalton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kirklees average, with 4,265 crimes compared to 2,260. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dalton witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the Kirklees.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Kirklees, Dalton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Dalton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dalton has recorded 369 crimes with crime rate of 10.54 ranking 1th out of 22 in the Kirklees, UK

In 2024, the total Dalton crimes were 4,580. The crime rate of Dalton in 2024 was 130.84 (year) or 10.90 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Kirklees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dalton were around 4,265 crimes with yearly crime rate of 121.85 (year) or 10.15 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Kirklees.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dalton)CrimesRank (Dalton)CrimesRank (Dalton)
Dewsbury East306 34,291 24,490 1
Newsome324 24,008 34,232 3
Dewsbury West264 43,386 43,359 4
Batley West225 53,110 53,201 5
Liversedge and Gomersal174 92,533 82,816 6
Ashbrow215 62,808 62,623 8
Greenhead209 72,691 72,689 7
Heckmondwike194 82,202 92,322 10
Cleckheaton174 102,066 102,355 9
Crosland Moor and Netherton172 111,851 141,965 11
Birstall and Birkenshaw172 121,998 111,847 13
Dewsbury South146 161,921 121,945 12
Almondbury157 131,890 131,505 18
Golcar153 141,750 151,833 14
Mirfield147 151,611 181,801 15
Lindley122 181,749 161,732 16
Batley East103 191,655 171,584 17
Holme Valley North134 171,385 191,227 20
Colne Valley88 211,197 201,258 19
Holme Valley South102 201,189 211,157 21
Kirkburton53 23777 23905 22
Denby Dale79 22936 22879 23

Dalton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (138 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (118 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (50 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (125 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 131 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (136 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 116 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (125 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (148 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (61 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (150 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (65 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (159 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (53 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 132 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 76 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (252 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (148 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (137 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 202511
February 20253
January 20257
December 20248
November 20247
October 202411
September 202411
August 202413
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 1867 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 143.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 252 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025138
April 2025118
March 2025125
February 2025131
January 2025136
December 2024116
November 2024125
October 2024148
September 2024150
August 2024159
July 2024132
June 2024252
May 2024137

A total of 408 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202520
March 202537
February 202521
January 202519
December 202418
November 202419
October 202425
September 202420
August 202440
July 202443
June 202480
May 202437

A total of 133 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20259
February 20258
January 20255
December 20249
November 202413
October 20247
September 202413
August 202411
July 202410
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 202 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202520
March 202510
February 202512
January 202512
December 20249
November 202420
October 202414
September 202411
August 202422
July 202412
June 202430
May 202411

A total of 527 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202550
March 202543
February 202530
January 202536
December 202432
November 202430
October 202440
September 202427
August 202429
July 202449
June 202484
May 202436

A total of 177 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20258
February 20257
January 20258
December 202413
November 202418
October 202420
September 202422
August 202417
July 202415
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 296 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202520
March 202523
February 202522
January 202519
December 202427
November 202423
October 202427
September 202417
August 202418
July 202421
June 202432
May 202425

A total of 72 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 223 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 20257
March 202513
February 202515
January 202511
December 202415
November 202416
October 202414
September 202414
August 202420
July 202425
June 202432
May 202418

A total of 704 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202543
March 202539
February 202543
January 202534
December 202423
November 202430
October 202461
September 202465
August 202453
July 202476
June 2024148
May 202449

A total of 77 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20257
February 20258
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20242
September 20249
August 20241
July 20242
June 202412
May 20246

High Crime Locations Dalton in May 2025

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

1. Cross Church Street (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting8
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Market Place (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Possession of weapons2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Chancery Close (Map)
Total16
Drugs3
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Robbery2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
6. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Brooks Yard (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1

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