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Crime in Dalston

Dalston had 35 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 45.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 45th of 64 Cumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 33% below the middle Cumberland area. Crime was up 67% on the three months before.

CA5, Cumberland · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Dalston

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45.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
45 of 64Cumberland rank1st is the highest rate
+67%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common22 in 3 months

Month by month

4 Mar 7 Apr 10 May 12 Jun 11 Jul 12 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Dalston. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2263%
public order411%
criminal damage39%
theft39%
burglary26%
other crime13%

Dalston against Cumberland

TypeDalston per 1,000Middle Cumberland areaChange
Violence28.433.6▲ 57%
Burglary2.61.3–
Vehicle crime01.6–
Anti-social behaviour02.3–
Theft and robbery3.95–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Currock1160%
Longsowerby108.8▲ 16%
Morton104.9▲ 19%
Blackwell64.8▼ 19%
Dalston45.1▲ 67%
Thursby0–
See every Cumberland area ranked on the crime in Cumberland page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Dalston a safe area?

Dalston had about 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 45 of 64 Cumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Dalston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (22), followed by public order (4) and criminal damage (3).