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Crime in Dalton

Dalton had 87 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 69.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 18 West Lancashire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 100% above the middle West Lancashire area. Crime was level on the three months before.

WN8, West Lancashire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Dalton

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69.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 18West Lancashire rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common43 in 3 months

Month by month

21 Mar 31 Apr 35 May 30 Jun 37 Jul 20 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
violence4349%
anti-social behaviour2124%
criminal damage56%
theft56%
drugs45%
public order45%
burglary33%
weapons22%

Dalton against West Lancashire

TypeDalton per 1,000Middle West Lancashire areaChange
Violence34.411.7▲ 8%
Burglary2.40.8–
Vehicle crime01.8–
Anti-social behaviour16.88.2▲ 50%
Theft and robbery42.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Skelmersdale106.6▲ 6%
Dalton69.70%
Upholland34.8▼ 2%
Parbold19.9▲ 12%
Newburgh18.7▼ 17%
Appley Bridge18.7▼ 5%
See every West Lancashire area ranked on the crime in West Lancashire 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 69.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 18 West Lancashire 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 (43), followed by anti-social behaviour (21) and criminal damage (5).