Crime in Moreton Hall: statistics, rates and trends
353 crimes were recorded in Moreton Hall in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Moreton Hall at a glance
- Crime trends in Moreton Hall
- Types of crime in Moreton Hall
- Moreton Hall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Moreton Hall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Moreton Hall
- Demographics of Moreton Hall
- Questions about crime in Moreton Hall
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (132), shoplifting (80) and criminal damage and arson (31) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,212th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Moreton Hall | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 353 | 11,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.7 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,732 | 188,485 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Moreton Hall peaked in the year to August 2021 (439 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (337). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 353 | 45.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 337 | 43.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 395 | 51.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 358 | 46.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 401 | 51.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 439 | 56.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 382 | 49.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 401 | 51.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 374 | 48.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (80% below) and other theft (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 21 to 31 and violence and sexual offences rose from 109 to 132, while anti-social behaviour fell from 33 to 24 and other theft fell from 28 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 132 | 17.1 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 80 | 10.3 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 3.1 | 15.4 | -27% |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.8 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Moreton Hall; the highest is Abbeygate (172.5 per 1,000) and the lowest The Fornhams & Great Barton and Westgate, West Suffolk (25.2).
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Moreton Hall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (47).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 47 |
| On or near Mortimer Road | 23 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 23 |
| On or near Cratfield Road | 19 |
| On or near Lawson Place | 16 |
| On or near Greyfriars Road | 15 |
| On or near Sycamore Drive | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Boldero Road | 10 |
| On or near Frenesi Crescent | 10 |
Of the 329 crimes in Moreton Hall with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 24 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 119 | 36.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 93 | 28.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 5.5% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Moreton Hall has an estimated population of 7,732 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.2%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.2%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Moreton Hall average decile 9.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Moreton Hall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 69.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Moreton Hall a safe place to live?
Moreton Hall recorded 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,212th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Moreton Hall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 132 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (80).
Is crime in Moreton Hall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Moreton Hall was up 5% on the year before: 353 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 337 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Moreton Hall?
About 7,732 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Moreton Hall?
Moreton Hall is policed by Suffolk.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.