Crime Rate in Morton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Morton

The total recorded crimes in Morton, Carlisle, UK in February 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Morton crime rate of 4.31 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Morton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caslin Way with total crimes: 8
  • Kingrigg with total crimes: 5
  • Borrowdale Gardens with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Morton has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 4.31 ranking 7th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carlisle)CrimesRank (Carlisle)CrimesRank (Carlisle)
Castle180 12,583 12,053 1
Currock121 21,692 21,324 2
Denton Holme55 6762 4793 3
Harraby North58 5976 3655 7
Upperby67 3756 5657 5
Wetheral63 4597 9379 11
Belle Vue30 11701 7656 6
Botcherby51 8749 6581 8
Brampton31 10484 11459 9
Longtown36 9516 10412 10
Belah23 14412 13326 12
Harraby South25 13437 12278 14
Stanwix Urban27 12389 14231 16
Yewdale12 17350 15326 13
Dalston and Burgh22 15325 16258 15
Corby and Hayton15 16121 17121 17
Houghton and Irthington9 1879 1874 18

Morton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202522
January 202525
December 202418
November 202422
October 202428
September 202421
August 202418
July 202431
June 202426
May 202422
April 202418

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
July 20241
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
September 20242
August 20243
April 20244

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20249
August 20244
July 202410
June 20246
May 20249
April 20243

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20252
December 20249
November 20246
October 20245
September 20248
August 20245
July 202411
June 202414
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20258
December 20242
November 202410
October 20241
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 February 2025

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

1. Caslin Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime1
2. Kingrigg (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Borrowdale Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Langrigg Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Westwood (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
6. Seatoller Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brownrigg Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
8. Ellesmere Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Fairfield Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sandalwood Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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