Crime Rate in Morton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Morton

The total recorded crimes in Morton, South Kesteven, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Morton crime rate of 0.83 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Morton Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 2
  • St John'S Close with total crimes: 1
  • Hill View Gardens 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 areas in the South Kesteven.

    • 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 areas in the South Kesteven.

  • 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 May 2025 the Morton has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 0.91 ranking 26th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Morton)CrimesRank (Morton)CrimesRank (Morton)
Grantham St Wulfram's77 11,568 11,200 1
Grantham Springfield72 21,124 2881 2
Grantham St Vincent's64 31,093 3860 3
Stamford St Mary's63 4984 4695 4
Grantham Earlesfield44 7915 5551 5
Bourne East44 5477 7306 8
Market & West Deeping36 9511 6380 6
Grantham Harrowby44 6460 8345 7
Peascliffe & Ridgeway37 8336 12276 11
Glen22 16264 15299 9
Belvoir29 10420 9267 14
Bourne Austerby29 11419 10293 10
Stamford St George's26 15392 11268 13
Isaac Newton26 14253 18269 12
Lincrest27 12177 21138 22
Bourne West10 28300 13235 16
Deeping St James27 13254 16263 15
Grantham Barrowby Gate14 20276 14209 17
Belmont16 19254 17173 19
Stamford All Saints18 17179 20111 24
Stamford St John's14 21171 22175 18
Castle18 18135 25105 25
Viking12 24247 19167 20
Casewick3 30137 23147 21
Dole Wood14 22101 2976 29
Grantham Arnoldfield13 23105 28101 26
Aveland11 2587 3094 27
Toller10 27131 2685 28
Loveden Heath5 29105 2754 30

Morton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
January 202511
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20253
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. St John'S Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Hill View Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Bourne Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hazeland Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hazeland Steading (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
7. Millfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Laburnum Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Hall Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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