Crime Rate in Morton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Morton

The total recorded crimes in Morton, Carlisle, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Morton crime rate of 2.98 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Morton, encompassing approximately 12,066 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Morton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Langrigg Road with total crimes: 4
  • Borrowdale Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Kentmere Grove with total crimes: 3

How safe is Morton?

To understand the safety of Morton, we need to analyze Morton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Carlisle:

    • In 2024, Morton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Carlisle average, with 697 crimes compared to 701.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Morton witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Carlisle.

    • In 2023, Morton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Carlisle average, with 682 crimes compared to 570. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Morton witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Carlisle.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Carlisle, Morton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Morton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Morton has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 0.50 ranking 11th out of 17 in the Carlisle, UK

In 2024, the total Morton crimes were 697. The crime rate of Morton in 2024 was 57.76 (year) or 4.81 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Carlisle.

In 2023, the total crimes in Morton were around 682 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.52 (year) or 4.71 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Carlisle.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Morton)CrimesRank (Morton)CrimesRank (Morton)
Castle185 12,583 12,053 1
Currock81 21,692 21,324 2
Denton Holme67 3762 4793 3
Harraby North58 5976 3655 7
Botcherby60 4749 6581 8
Upperby40 9756 5657 5
Belle Vue42 7701 7656 6
Longtown51 6516 10412 10
Wetheral42 8597 9379 11
Brampton38 10484 11459 9
Belah27 12412 13326 12
Harraby South26 13437 12278 14
Yewdale23 15350 15326 13
Stanwix Urban24 14389 14231 16
Dalston and Burgh18 16325 16258 15
Corby and Hayton15 17121 17121 17
Houghton and Irthington6 1879 1874 18

Morton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202534
February 202522
January 202525
December 202418
November 202422
October 202428
September 202421
August 202418

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
February 20258
January 20258
December 20242
November 202410
October 20241
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
February 20257
January 20252
December 20249
November 20246
October 20245
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

High Crime Locations Morton in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Morton postcode area is presented below.

1. Langrigg Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Borrowdale Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Kentmere Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Coombe Height (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Drugs1
5. Scale Hill (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Greenside Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Eller Beck Raise (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Deep Dale (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Whinrigg (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Fairybeck Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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