Crime Rate in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

The total recorded crimes in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske, Hambleton, UK in July 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske crime rate of 182.52 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-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske, encompassing approximately 104 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-68.42% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Station Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sandhutton Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske?

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

  • Relative to Hambleton:

    • In 2024, Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hambleton average, with 343 crimes compared to 413.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Hambleton.

    • In 2023, Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske had fewer crimes than the Hambleton average, with 321 crimes compared to 448. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the Hambleton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hambleton, Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 182.52 ranking 11th out of 13 in the Hambleton, UK

In 2024, the total Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske crimes were 343. The crime rate of Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske in 2024 was 3294.91 (year) or 274.58 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Hambleton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske were around 321 crimes with yearly crime rate of 3083.57 (year) or 256.96 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Hambleton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske)CrimesRank (Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske)CrimesRank (Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske)
Northallerton South104 11,023 11,108 1
Northallerton North & Brompton81 2744 2628 2
Thirsk66 3464 4610 3
Stokesley47 4536 3561 4
Bedale44 5308 9418 5
Sowerby & Topcliffe30 8424 5404 7
Hutton Rudby & Osmotherley16 12307 10416 6
Aiskew & Leeming37 6312 8402 8
Huby & Tollerton26 9331 7386 9
Easingwold33 7294 11281 11
Great Ayton21 10221 14254 12
Romanby13 13248 12247 13
Hillside & Raskelf13 14231 13243 14

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

In February 2025, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In January 2025, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202519
May 20253
April 202513
March 202519
October 20248
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
October 20244
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20253
September 20241

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202516
May 202513
April 20255
February 20251
January 20251
October 20245
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
September 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
March 20255
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20259
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243

High Crime Locations Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske postcode area is presented below.

1. Green Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3
2. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Sandhutton Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Moor Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Green Hills Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Meadowfields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. East Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Chapel Garth (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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