Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR5 · Sunderland
236
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SR7 · County Durham
104
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Dalton-le-Dale has less crime — 104 vs 236 incidents in April 2026.
Castletown recorded notably higher crime than Dalton-le-Dale in April 2026 — 236 vs 104 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castletown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (48), while Dalton-le-Dale has more Criminal damage & arson (12). Castletown sits above the national average for recorded crime while Dalton-le-Dale is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dalton-le-Dale recorded fewer crimes than Castletown — 104 vs 236 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Dalton-le-Dale is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Castletown saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Dalton-le-Dale had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dalton-le-Dale recorded fewer total crimes (104 vs 236).