Appleby vs Dalton

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Appleby Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      35/100
      Dalton Cumbria Constabulary

      Appleby vs Dalton Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Appleby
      Cumbria Constabulary
      440 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.9% trend
      60% resolved
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      VS
      B
      35/100
      Below Average
      Dalton
      Cumbria Constabulary
      500 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.4% trend
      29.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Appleby
      B Dalton
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      35/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      440
      500
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      586
      449
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓24.9%
      ↑11.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      60%
      29.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Appleby
      B Dalton
      Violent Crime
      195 ↓25%
      220 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      23 ↓50%
      41 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      40 ↓38%
      25 ↑32%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑38%
      6 ↓14%
      Burglary
      11 ↓8%
      14 ↑180%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↓37%
      74 ↑57%
      Drugs
      43 ↑8%
      16 ↑7%
      Public Order
      45 ↓15%
      55 ↑15%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      14 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      5 ↑400%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑8%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑23%
      24 ↑140%
      Overall Verdict
      A Appleby is the safer choice — scoring 50/100 vs 35/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Appleby safer than Dalton?

      Appleby has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 440 crimes in the last 12 months. Dalton has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) with 500 crimes. Appleby scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Appleby vs Dalton?

      Appleby shows a year-on-year crime trend of -24.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dalton shows +11.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Appleby and Dalton?

      In Appleby, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (195 incidents). In Dalton, it is Violent Crime (220 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Appleby and Dalton?

      Appleby recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dalton recorded 41. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Appleby vs Dalton?

      Violent crime in Appleby totalled 195 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 220 in Dalton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Appleby and Dalton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Appleby recorded 586 crimes (now 440, a change of -24.9%). Dalton recorded 449 crimes previously (now 500, +11.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Appleby and Dalton?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Appleby has a resolution rate of 60% and Dalton has 29.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Appleby and Dalton?

      Appleby falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Dalton is covered by Cumbria Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Appleby and Dalton?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Appleby or Dalton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Appleby and Dalton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.