Crime in Morton, Cumberland: statistics, rates and trends
601 crimes were recorded in Morton, Cumberland in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Morton, Cumberland at a glance
- Crime trends in Morton, Cumberland
- Types of crime in Morton, Cumberland
- Morton, Cumberland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Morton, Cumberland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Morton, Cumberland
- Population and deprivation in Morton, Cumberland
- Questions about crime in Morton, Cumberland
- About this data
601 crimes were recorded in Morton, Cumberland in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 274 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Morton, Cumberland has the 1,325th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Morton, Cumberland | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 601 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.9 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,202 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Morton, Cumberland was highest in the year to July 2019 (913 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (601). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 601 | 96.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 601 | 96.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 705 | 113.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 790 | 127.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 752 | 121.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 665 | 107.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 897 | 144.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 913 | 147.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 668 | 107.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Morton, Cumberland 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other theft (+44%) and drugs (+35%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-47%) and criminal damage and arson (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 274 | 44.2 | 1.29 | -1% |
| Public order | 84 | 13.5 | 2.04 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 9.7 | 1.43 | -22% |
| Other theft | 39 | 6.3 | 0.98 | +44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 4.5 | 0.29 | -47% |
| Drugs | 27 | 4.4 | 1.33 | +35% |
| Other crime | 24 | 3.9 | 1.83 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 3.2 | 0.39 | +233% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.6 | 0.73 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 2.1 | 2.16 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.0 | 0.20 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.8 | 0.98 | +150% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.36 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Morton, Cumberland
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Morton, Cumberland recorded 274 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 45.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Morton, Cumberland
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Morton, Cumberland recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Morton, Cumberland
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Morton, Cumberland recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Morton, Cumberland
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Morton, Cumberland recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Morton, Cumberland
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Morton, Cumberland recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Morton, Cumberland
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Morton, Cumberland recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Morton, Cumberland
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Morton, Cumberland recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Morton, Cumberland
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Morton, Cumberland recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Morton, Cumberland
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Morton, Cumberland recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Morton, Cumberland
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Morton, Cumberland recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Morton, Cumberland
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Morton, Cumberland recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Morton, Cumberland
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Morton, Cumberland recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Morton, Cumberland
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Morton, Cumberland recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Morton, Cumberland
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Morton, Cumberland 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Morton, Cumberland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Morton, Cumberland.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Morton, Cumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Holme | 714 | 106.4 | +10% |
| Yewdale | 325 | 56.8 | -41% |
| Belle Vue | 507 | 71.5 | -26% |
| Castle | 2,682 | 448.9 | +363% |
| Dalston and Burgh | 329 | 35.3 | -64% |
| Upperby | 548 | 82.1 | -15% |
| Currock | 1,372 | 220.5 | +128% |
| Stanwix Urban | 294 | 48.2 | -50% |
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 Morton, Cumberland over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Langrigg Road | 54 |
| On or near Whinrigg | 41 |
| On or near Highfield Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Kentmere Grove | 34 |
| On or near Borrowdale Gardens | 32 |
| On or near Supermarket | 32 |
| On or near Rashdall Road | 28 |
| On or near Greenside Road | 25 |
| On or near Lyndhurst Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Caslin Way | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Morton, Cumberland 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 260 | 43.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 107 | 17.8% |
| Under investigation | 81 | 13.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 6.0% |
| Not recorded | 28 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 4.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 3.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
Morton, Cumberland has an estimated population of 6,202. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Morton, Cumberland sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Morton, Cumberland |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.2% |
| Social rented homes | 26.6% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 |
Is Morton, Cumberland a safe place to live?
Morton, Cumberland recorded 96.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Morton, Cumberland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 274 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (84).
Is crime in Morton, Cumberland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Morton, Cumberland was almost unchanged on the year before: 601 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 601 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Morton, Cumberland?
Morton, Cumberland is policed by Cumbria. 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 Morton, Cumberland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.