Crime Rate in Morton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Morton

The total recorded crimes in Morton, Malvern Hills, UK in July 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Morton crime rate of 1.41 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: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Morton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chestnut Close with total crimes: 4
  • Brookside with total crimes: 2
  • Fortune Avenue with total crimes: 2

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 Malvern Hills:

    • In 2024, Morton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Malvern Hills average, with 109 crimes compared to 240.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Morton recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

    • In 2023, Morton had fewer crimes than the Malvern Hills average, with 94 crimes compared to 247. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Morton recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Malvern Hills, 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 17 crimes with crime rate of 0.50 ranking 12th out of 21 in the Malvern Hills, UK

In 2024, the total Morton crimes were 109. The crime rate of Morton in 2024 was 57.76 (year) or 4.81 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

In 2023, the total crimes in Morton were around 94 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.52 (year) or 4.71 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Morton)CrimesRank (Morton)CrimesRank (Morton)
Link66 2771 2903 1
Pickersleigh84 1776 1775 2
Priory36 3339 5409 3
Chase29 4378 3384 4
Longdon24 8366 4228 9
Kempsey24 7295 6349 5
Powick26 5182 11223 10
Upton and Hanley26 6249 8312 6
Dyson Perrins20 11240 9305 7
Lindridge15 13264 7198 11
Tenbury22 10233 10252 8
West23 9150 13173 12
Broadheath12 14156 12119 14
Alfrick and Leigh12 15119 16131 13
Baldwin10 17138 14103 16
Ripple12 16137 15111 15
Wells8 1994 1893 18
Teme Valley9 1871 2051 22
Woodbury5 2073 1978 19
Martley4 2169 2169 20
Hallow4 2260 2268 21

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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

In March 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20249
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 202412

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
February 20251
August 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Morton in July 2025

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

1. Chestnut Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Brookside (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Fortune Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Kingston Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Miller'S Court Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Gainsborough Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. St. James Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. New Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. B4208 (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Springmeadow Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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