Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR5 · Sunderland
144
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SR7 · County Durham
122
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dalton-le-Dale has less crime — 122 vs 144 incidents in February 2026.
Castletown saw somewhat more crime than Dalton-le-Dale in February 2026 (144 vs 122 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castletown sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (22), while Dalton-le-Dale has more Criminal damage & arson (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dalton-le-Dale recorded fewer crimes than Castletown — 122 vs 144 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Castletown saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Dalton-le-Dale had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dalton-le-Dale recorded fewer total crimes (122 vs 144).