Police visibility in Dalton set to increase under new community plans
Dalton-in-Furness is set to receive a boost in visible policing as officers increase their presence across the town.
The plans aim to make the local policing team easier to reach. They will also give residents more chances to speak with officers face to face.
Police desks, community meetings and targeted patrols will form part of the work taking place in Dalton and the surrounding area.
Residents can speak directly with local officers
A police desk will be held at Dalton Leisure Centre on Chapel Street from 1pm until 2pm on Sunday, July 26.
Residents can attend without an appointment to raise concerns, ask questions or share information with their neighbourhood policing team.
Police desks are designed to offer a local alternative for people who may not be able to visit Barrow Police Station.
They can be used to report concerns, seek advice or discuss problems affecting a neighbourhood. Cumbria Police has previously held similar sessions across Furness, including in markets, shops and community venues.
More visible patrols around Dalton
Dalton’s neighbourhood policing team is led by Inspector Damien Mottram. The team also includes Community Beat Officers Chloe Dixon and David Proctor, along with PCSO Charlie Tomlinson.
Recent work has included patrols in areas affected by youth anti-social behaviour and motorcycle problems.
Officers have also carried out speed checks near local schools and stopped 40 vehicles during an operation on Ulverston Road. Several tickets were issued, while drivers were also given advice about speeding.
Police said the public response to the roadside operation was generally positive.
Local problems can help shape police priorities
Neighbourhood officers work with residents, councils and local groups to decide which problems need the most attention.
This allows patrols and enforcement work to focus on concerns such as speeding, anti-social behaviour and crime affecting businesses or residential areas.
The latest police figures show that 67 crimes were recorded across the Dalton policing area during May 2026.
The most commonly reported offences were violence and sexual offences, followed by criminal damage and arson, public order offences and theft.
How to contact the police
Residents should call 999 when a crime is taking place or there is an immediate risk to someone’s safety.
Non-emergency crimes and concerns can be reported through the Cumbria Police website or by calling 101.
The police desk at Dalton Leisure Centre will offer another way for local people to speak directly with an officer about issues affecting the town.
