Crime in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske: statistics, rates and trends
154 crimes were recorded in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske in the 12 months to July 2026, 23.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske at a glance
- Crime trends in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske
- Types of crime in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske
- Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske
- What happened after crimes were reported in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske
- Population and deprivation in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske
- Questions about crime in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske
- About this data
Note: North Yorkshire Police did not publish data for July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
154 crimes were recorded in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske in the 12 months to July 2026, 23.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 63 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske has the 3,883rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 154 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 23.6 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,512 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske was highest in the year to July 2021 (272 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (154). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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 | 154 | 23.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 179 | 27.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 187 | 28.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 196 | 30.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 197 | 30.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 272 | 41.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 217 | 33.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 204 | 31.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 200 | 30.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 7 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
| August 2025 | 11 |
| July 2025 | 9 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske 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 falls were in anti-social behaviour (-50%) and criminal damage and arson (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 | 9.7 | 0.28 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 3.1 | 0.20 | -50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 2.6 | 0.38 | -35% |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.0 | 0.31 | -32% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.8 | 0.52 | +20% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.4 | 0.65 | +12% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.1 | 0.33 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.1 | 0.22 | +40% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.6 | 0.09 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.16 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 40.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northallerton North & Brompton | 679 | 89.8 | +280% |
| Northallerton South | 809 | 128.0 | +441% |
| Romanby | 214 | 33.3 | +41% |
| Aiskew & Leeming | 326 | 36.5 | +54% |
| Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale | 221 | 37.1 | +57% |
| Hutton Rudby & Osmotherley | 194 | 32.8 | +39% |
| Bedale | 250 | 49.2 | +108% |
| Thirsk | 443 | 68.3 | +189% |
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-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 23 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 14 |
| On or near The Paddock | 10 |
| On or near Station Lane | 8 |
| On or near Fountains Way | 7 |
| On or near Back Lane | 6 |
| On or near Green Lane | 6 |
| On or near Birkby Lane | 4 |
| On or near Meadowfields | 4 |
| On or near Danby Lane | 3 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske 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 | 44 | 31.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 38 | 27.0% |
| Not recorded | 18 | 12.8% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 10.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 5.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% |
Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske has an estimated population of 6,512. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.9% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske a safe place to live?
Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske recorded 23.6 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 Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (20).
Is crime in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske going up or down?
Recorded crime in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske was down 14% on the year before: 154 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 179 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske?
Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske is policed by North Yorkshire. 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-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.