Crime Rate in Morton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Morton

The total recorded crimes in Morton, South Kesteven, UK in March 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Morton crime rate of 0.66 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Morton Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Larks Rise with total crimes: 2
  • Church View Close with total crimes: 1

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 South Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Morton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Kesteven average, with 135 crimes compared to 400.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Morton recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Morton had fewer crimes than the South Kesteven average, with 111 crimes compared to 304. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Morton recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Kesteven, 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 March 2025 the Morton has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 0.25 ranking 25th out of 29 in the South Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Morton crimes were 135. The crime rate of Morton in 2024 was 57.76 (year) or 4.81 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the South Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Morton were around 111 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.52 (year) or 4.71 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the South Kesteven.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Kesteven)CrimesRank (South Kesteven)CrimesRank (South Kesteven)
Grantham St Wulfram's109 11,568 11,200 1
Grantham Springfield81 21,124 2881 2
Grantham St Vincent's76 31,093 3860 3
Stamford St Mary's59 4984 4695 4
Grantham Earlesfield51 5915 5551 5
Market & West Deeping31 9511 6380 6
Bourne Austerby51 6419 10293 10
Grantham Harrowby42 7460 8345 7
Bourne East40 8477 7306 8
Glen16 18264 15299 9
Belvoir26 14420 9267 14
Isaac Newton29 10253 18269 12
Peascliffe & Ridgeway22 17336 12276 11
Stamford St George's22 16392 11268 13
Deeping St James28 11254 16263 15
Belmont27 12254 17173 19
Bourne West24 15300 13235 16
Grantham Barrowby Gate26 13276 14209 17
Stamford St John's13 19171 22175 18
Viking12 21247 19167 20
Stamford All Saints3 30179 20111 24
Loveden Heath13 20105 2754 30
Casewick11 24137 23147 21
Lincrest6 27177 21138 22
Toller11 22131 2685 28
Castle11 23135 25105 25
Grantham Arnoldfield4 28105 28101 26
Aveland6 2687 3094 27
Dole Wood4 29101 2976 29

Morton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 202511
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
May 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Morton in March 2025

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

1. The Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Larks Rise (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Church View Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hazeland Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Hazeland Steading (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
6. The Broadway (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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