Cleator Moor vs Dalton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Cleator Moor Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      35/100
      Dalton Cumbria Constabulary

      Cleator Moor vs Dalton Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Cleator Moor
      Cumbria Constabulary
      752 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.3% trend
      0% 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 Cleator Moor
      B Dalton
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      35/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      752
      500
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      909
      449
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.3%
      ↑11.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      29.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cleator Moor
      B Dalton
      Violent Crime
      334 ↓27%
      220 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↓41%
      41 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      51 ↑34%
      25 ↑32%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑50%
      6 ↓14%
      Burglary
      27 ↓31%
      14 ↑180%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      102 ↑9%
      74 ↑57%
      Drugs
      28 ↑4%
      16 ↑7%
      Public Order
      83 ↓5%
      55 ↑15%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓20%
      14 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      2
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      5 ↑400%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑225%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      25 ↓34%
      24 ↑140%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dalton is the safer choice — scoring 35/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cleator Moor safer than Dalton?

      Cleator Moor has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 752 crimes in the last 12 months. Dalton has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) with 500 crimes. Dalton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cleator Moor vs Dalton?

      Cleator Moor shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.3% — 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 Cleator Moor and Dalton?

      In Cleator Moor, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (334 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 Cleator Moor and Dalton?

      Cleator Moor recorded 59 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 Cleator Moor vs Dalton?

      Violent crime in Cleator Moor totalled 334 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 Cleator Moor and Dalton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cleator Moor recorded 909 crimes (now 752, a change of -17.3%). Dalton recorded 449 crimes previously (now 500, +11.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cleator Moor 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. Cleator Moor has a resolution rate of 0% and Dalton has 29.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cleator Moor and Dalton?

      Cleator Moor 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 Cleator Moor 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 Cleator Moor or Dalton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cleator Moor 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.