Dalton vs Dilworth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Dalton Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Dilworth Lancashire Constabulary

      Dalton vs Dilworth Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Dalton
      Cumbria Constabulary
      500 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.4% trend
      29.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Dilworth
      Lancashire Constabulary
      84 crimes / 12m
      ↓34.4% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dalton
      B Dilworth
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      500
      84
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      449
      128
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.4%
      ↓34.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.5%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dalton
      B Dilworth
      Violent Crime
      220 ↑0%
      27 ↓54%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↓21%
      21 ↓32%
      Other Theft
      25 ↑32%
      8 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓14%
      6 ↑50%
      Burglary
      14 ↑180%
      4 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      74 ↑57%
      8 ↑0%
      Drugs
      16 ↑7%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      55 ↑15%
      3 ↓50%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      14 ↓33%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Other Crime
      24 ↑140%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dilworth is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 35/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dalton safer than Dilworth?

      Dalton has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 500 crimes in the last 12 months. Dilworth has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 84 crimes. Dilworth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dalton vs Dilworth?

      Dalton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Dilworth shows -34.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Dalton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (220 incidents). In Dilworth, it is Violent Crime (27 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Dalton recorded 41 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dilworth recorded 21. 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 Dilworth?

      Violent crime in Dalton totalled 220 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 27 in Dilworth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dalton and Dilworth 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%). Dilworth recorded 128 crimes previously (now 84, -34.4%).

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

      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 Dilworth has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dalton and Dilworth?

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

      What data is used to compare Dalton and Dilworth?

      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 Dilworth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dalton and Dilworth. 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.