Crime Rate in Dalton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dalton

The total recorded crimes in Dalton, Kirklees, UK in July 2025 are around 284 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dalton crime rate of 8.11 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (120) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (-25.71% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
Dalton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cross Church Street with total crimes: 14
  • Market Place with total crimes: 13
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 12

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 July 2025 the Dalton has recorded 284 crimes with crime rate of 8.11 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dalton)CrimesRank (Dalton)CrimesRank (Dalton)
Dewsbury East315 24,291 24,490 1
Dewsbury West348 13,386 43,359 4
Newsome302 34,008 34,232 3
Batley West221 53,110 53,201 5
Liversedge and Gomersal212 62,533 82,816 6
Ashbrow196 82,808 62,623 8
Greenhead206 72,691 72,689 7
Cleckheaton173 92,066 102,355 9
Heckmondwike150 142,202 92,322 10
Almondbury171 101,890 131,505 18
Crosland Moor and Netherton160 121,851 141,965 11
Birstall and Birkenshaw133 161,998 111,847 13
Dewsbury South161 111,921 121,945 12
Batley East150 131,655 171,584 17
Golcar134 151,750 151,833 14
Mirfield127 171,611 181,801 15
Lindley93 201,749 161,732 16
Holme Valley South114 181,189 211,157 21
Colne Valley93 211,197 201,258 19
Holme Valley North110 191,385 191,227 20
Kirkburton84 23777 23905 22
Denby Dale85 22936 22879 23

Dalton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 120 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (135 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 419 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202535
May 202541
April 202550
March 202543
February 202530
January 202536
December 202432
November 202430
October 202440
September 202427
August 202429

A total of 1601 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 133.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025120
June 2025135
May 2025138
April 2025118
March 2025125
February 2025131
January 2025136
December 2024116
November 2024125
October 2024148
September 2024150
August 2024159

A total of 148 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 20257
April 20258
March 20258
February 20257
January 20258
December 202413
November 202418
October 202420
September 202422
August 202417

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 202510
April 20255
March 202511
February 20253
January 20257
December 20248
November 20247
October 202411
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 179 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202521
May 202519
April 202520
March 202510
February 202512
January 202512
December 20249
November 202420
October 202414
September 202411
August 202422

A total of 255 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202522
May 202522
April 202520
March 202523
February 202522
January 202519
December 202427
November 202423
October 202427
September 202417
August 202418

A total of 294 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202525
May 202529
April 202520
March 202537
February 202521
January 202519
December 202418
November 202419
October 202425
September 202420
August 202440

A total of 173 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202523
April 20257
March 202513
February 202515
January 202511
December 202415
November 202416
October 202414
September 202414
August 202420

A total of 65 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20259
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 481 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202524
May 202540
April 202543
March 202539
February 202543
January 202534
December 202423
November 202430
October 202461
September 202465
August 202453

A total of 66 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20255
April 20257
March 20257
February 20258
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20242
September 20249
August 20241

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Dalton in July 2025

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

1. Cross Church Street (Map)
Total14
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Market Place (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs2
Other theft2
Public order2
4. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Robbery2
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Brown Royd Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
6. Newbury Walk (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Market Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
9. Threadneedle Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Robbery2

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