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Crime in Dalton

Dalton had 423 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 189.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 50 Rotherham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 79% above the middle Rotherham area. Crime was down 16% on the three months before.

S65, Rotherham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Dalton

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189.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 50Rotherham rank1st is the highest rate
-16%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common153 in 3 months

Month by month

165 Mar 184 Apr 153 May 130 Jun 158 Jul 135 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence15336%
anti-social behaviour6716%
shoplifting5012%
criminal damage4611%
public order297%
theft194%
other crime164%
vehicle crime154%

Dalton against Rotherham

TypeDalton per 1,000Middle Rotherham areaChange
Violence68.443.5▼ 18%
Burglary4.54▼ 29%
Vehicle crime6.75.5▼ 21%
Anti-social behaviour3021▼ 9%
Theft and robbery11.65.8▼ 19%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Parkgate327.6▼ 25%
Dalton189.2▼ 16%
Thrybergh187.1▼ 11%
Eastwood172.1▲ 18%
East Herringthorpe168.9▼ 14%
East Dene126▲ 9%
Herringthorpe95.7▼ 7%
See every Rotherham area ranked on the crime in Rotherham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Dalton a safe area?

Dalton had about 189.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 50 Rotherham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Dalton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (153), followed by anti-social behaviour (67) and shoplifting (50).