Crime in Moreton Hall: statistics, rates and trends
343 crimes were recorded in Moreton Hall in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Moreton Hall
- Questions about crime in Moreton Hall
- About this data
343 crimes were recorded in Moreton Hall in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 127 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Moreton Hall has the 3,270th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Moreton Hall | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 343 | 11,384 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.4 | 60.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,732 | 188,485 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Moreton Hall was highest in the year to July 2021 (430 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (343). Over the whole period it fell 5%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 343 | 44.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 363 | 46.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 368 | 47.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 365 | 47.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 413 | 53.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 430 | 55.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 382 | 49.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 403 | 52.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 361 | 46.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Moreton Hall over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+55%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-32%) and other theft (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 127 | 16.4 | 0.48 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 9.6 | 1.16 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 4.0 | 0.59 | +55% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 3.0 | 0.19 | -32% |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.8 | 0.44 | -24% |
| Public order | 21 | 2.7 | 0.41 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.3 | 0.47 | +260% |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.9 | 0.26 | -61% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.9 | 0.43 | +0% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.8 | 0.24 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.27 | -71% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.15 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.16 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Moreton Hall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Moreton Hall recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 37.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Moreton Hall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Moreton Hall recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 21.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Moreton Hall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Moreton Hall recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Moreton Hall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Moreton Hall recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Moreton Hall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Moreton Hall recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Moreton Hall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Moreton Hall recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Moreton Hall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Moreton Hall recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 260% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Moreton Hall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Moreton Hall recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Moreton Hall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Moreton Hall recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Moreton Hall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Moreton Hall recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Moreton Hall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Moreton Hall recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Moreton Hall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Moreton Hall recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Moreton Hall
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Moreton Hall recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Moreton Hall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Moreton Hall recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Moreton Hall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Moreton Hall.
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Moreton Hall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 49 |
| On or near Mortimer Road | 23 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 20 |
| On or near Cratfield Road | 16 |
| On or near Greyfriars Road | 16 |
| On or near Sycamore Drive | 14 |
| On or near Lawson Place | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Boldero Road | 10 |
| On or near Frenesi Crescent | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Moreton Hall over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 122 | 35.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 94 | 27.4% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 7.9% |
| Not recorded | 23 | 6.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 5.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 5.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 4.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Moreton Hall has an estimated population of 7,732. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Moreton Hall sits in decile 9.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Moreton Hall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.7% |
| Social rented homes | 6.2% |
| Private rented homes | 26.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 |
Is Moreton Hall a safe place to live?
Moreton Hall recorded 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Moreton Hall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (74).
Is crime in Moreton Hall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Moreton Hall was down 6% on the year before: 343 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 363 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Moreton Hall?
Moreton Hall is policed by Suffolk. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Moreton Hall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.