Crime Rate in Dalton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dalton

The total recorded crimes in Dalton, Kirklees, UK in March 2025 are around 331 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dalton crime rate of 9.46 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (125) incidents (-4.58% decrease)
  • Public order: (43) incidents (43.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (-9.30% decrease)
Dalton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cross Church Street with total crimes: 27
  • Market Place with total crimes: 17
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 15

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Dalton has recorded 331 crimes with crime rate of 9.46 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kirklees)CrimesRank (Kirklees)CrimesRank (Kirklees)
Dewsbury East320 24,291 24,490 1
Newsome314 34,008 34,232 3
Dewsbury West225 53,386 43,359 4
Batley West275 43,110 53,201 5
Liversedge and Gomersal171 82,533 82,816 6
Ashbrow208 72,808 62,623 8
Greenhead209 62,691 72,689 7
Cleckheaton166 92,066 102,355 9
Heckmondwike159 112,202 92,322 10
Dewsbury South160 101,921 121,945 12
Crosland Moor and Netherton157 121,851 141,965 11
Birstall and Birkenshaw146 131,998 111,847 13
Almondbury141 161,890 131,505 18
Golcar141 151,750 151,833 14
Mirfield146 141,611 181,801 15
Lindley109 181,749 161,732 16
Batley East124 171,655 171,584 17
Colne Valley91 201,197 201,258 19
Holme Valley North84 211,385 191,227 20
Holme Valley South108 191,189 211,157 21
Kirkburton52 23777 23905 22
Denby Dale83 22936 22879 23

Dalton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (143 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (66 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 383 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202521
January 202519
December 202418
November 202419
October 202425
September 202420
August 202440
July 202443
June 202480
May 202437
April 202424

A total of 171 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20258
December 202413
November 202418
October 202420
September 202422
August 202417
July 202415
June 202422
May 202412
April 20249

A total of 476 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 84 reported cases.

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

A total of 1754 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 146.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 252 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025125
February 2025131
January 2025136
December 2024116
November 2024125
October 2024148
September 2024150
August 2024159
July 2024132
June 2024252
May 2024137
April 2024143

A total of 267 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202522
January 202519
December 202427
November 202423
October 202427
September 202417
August 202418
July 202421
June 202432
May 202425
April 202413

A total of 187 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202512
January 202512
December 20249
November 202420
October 202414
September 202411
August 202422
July 202412
June 202430
May 202411
April 202424

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 119 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20258
January 20255
December 20249
November 202413
October 20247
September 202413
August 202411
July 202410
June 202420
May 202411
April 20243

A total of 201 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202515
January 202511
December 202415
November 202416
October 202414
September 202414
August 202420
July 202425
June 202432
May 202418
April 20248

A total of 687 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202543
January 202534
December 202423
November 202430
October 202461
September 202465
August 202453
July 202476
June 2024148
May 202449
April 202466

A total of 73 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20242
September 20249
August 20241
July 20242
June 202412
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 20241

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Dalton in March 2025

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

1. Cross Church Street (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting7
Other theft3
Public order3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
2. Market Place (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
4. Church Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Brown Royd Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
7. Briggate (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Great Northern Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Primitive Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1

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