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 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-76.92% decrease)
Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brockholme Lane with total crimes: 3
  • with total crimes: 3
  • 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 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske)CrimesRank (Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske)CrimesRank (Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske)
Northallerton South75 11,023 11,108 1
Northallerton North & Brompton62 2744 2628 2
Thirsk42 4464 4610 3
Stokesley56 3536 3561 4
Bedale29 7308 9418 5
Sowerby & Topcliffe37 5424 5404 7
Hutton Rudby & Osmotherley33 6307 10416 6
Huby & Tollerton24 13331 7386 9
Aiskew & Leeming25 11312 8402 8
Easingwold29 8294 11281 11
Hillside & Raskelf27 9231 13243 14
Romanby27 10248 12247 13
Great Ayton23 14221 14254 12

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
February 20251
January 20251
October 20245
September 20247
August 20241
July 20246
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202513
March 202519
October 20248
September 20246
August 20249
July 202413
June 202428
May 202421

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
October 20244
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
September 20241
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20259
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
June 20244

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
July 202413
June 202414

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

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

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

1. Brockholme Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Cross Rein Bank (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Raby Lane (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Green Hills Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Thrintoft Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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