Dalton vs Workington Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Dalton Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Workington Central Cumbria Constabulary

      Dalton vs Workington Central Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Dalton
      Cumbria Constabulary
      500 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.4% trend
      29.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Workington Central
      Cumbria Constabulary
      1,290 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.9% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dalton
      B Workington Central
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      500
      1,290
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      449
      1,041
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.4%
      ↑23.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.5%
      29.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dalton
      B Workington Central
      Violent Crime
      220 ↑0%
      525 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↓21%
      67 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      25 ↑32%
      70 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓14%
      40 ↑43%
      Burglary
      14 ↑180%
      46 ↑18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      74 ↑57%
      128 ↑22%
      Drugs
      16 ↑7%
      64 ↑25%
      Public Order
      55 ↑15%
      134 ↑28%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      11 ↑83%
      Shoplifting
      14 ↓33%
      139 ↑34%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      5 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      8 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      20 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      24 ↑140%
      33 ↑32%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dalton is the safer choice — scoring 35/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dalton safer than Workington Central?

      Dalton has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 500 crimes in the last 12 months. Workington Central has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,290 crimes. Dalton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dalton vs Workington Central?

      Dalton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Workington Central shows +23.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dalton and Workington Central?

      In Dalton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (220 incidents). In Workington Central, it is Violent Crime (525 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dalton and Workington Central?

      Dalton recorded 41 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Workington Central recorded 67. 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 Dalton vs Workington Central?

      Violent crime in Dalton totalled 220 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 525 in Workington Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dalton recorded 449 crimes (now 500, a change of +11.4%). Workington Central recorded 1,041 crimes previously (now 1,290, +23.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dalton and Workington Central?

      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. Dalton has a resolution rate of 29.5% and Workington Central has 29.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dalton and Workington Central?

      Dalton falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Workington Central 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 Dalton and Workington Central?

      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 Dalton or Workington Central on a crime map?

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

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