The total recorded crimes in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske, Hambleton, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske crime rate of 230.55 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
In May 2025 the Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 230.55 ranking 12th 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.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske) | Crimes | Rank (Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske) | Crimes | Rank (Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske) | |
| Northallerton South | 75 | 1 | 1,023 | 1 | 1,108 | 1 |
| Northallerton North & Brompton | 62 | 2 | 744 | 2 | 628 | 2 |
| Thirsk | 42 | 4 | 464 | 4 | 610 | 3 |
| Stokesley | 56 | 3 | 536 | 3 | 561 | 4 |
| Bedale | 29 | 7 | 308 | 9 | 418 | 5 |
| Sowerby & Topcliffe | 37 | 5 | 424 | 5 | 404 | 7 |
| Hutton Rudby & Osmotherley | 33 | 6 | 307 | 10 | 416 | 6 |
| Huby & Tollerton | 24 | 13 | 331 | 7 | 386 | 9 |
| Aiskew & Leeming | 25 | 11 | 312 | 8 | 402 | 8 |
| Easingwold | 29 | 8 | 294 | 11 | 281 | 11 |
| Hillside & Raskelf | 27 | 9 | 231 | 13 | 243 | 14 |
| Romanby | 27 | 10 | 248 | 12 | 247 | 13 |
| Great Ayton | 23 | 14 | 221 | 14 | 254 | 12 |
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).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 13 |
| April 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 5 |
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 13 |
| March 2025 | 19 |
| October 2024 | 8 |
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 6 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 9 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 5 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 3 |
A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |