Crime in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske: statistics, rates and trends
155 crimes were recorded in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske in the 12 months to August 2026, 23.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske
- Questions about crime in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (66), anti-social behaviour (22) and criminal damage and arson (15) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,882nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 155 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 23.8 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,512 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske of any year here (155 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 155 | 23.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 176 | 27.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 189 | 29.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 187 | 28.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 202 | 31.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 256 | 39.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 227 | 34.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 198 | 30.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 212 | 32.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 10 |
| July 2026 | 17 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (78% below) and violence and sexual offences (70% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 55 to 66, while anti-social behaviour fell from 43 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 | 10.1 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 3.4 | 15.4 | -49% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 4 | 0.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northallerton North & Brompton | 664 | 87.8 | +269% |
| Northallerton South | 806 | 127.6 | +436% |
| Romanby | 219 | 34.1 | +43% |
| Aiskew & Leeming | 322 | 36.1 | +52% |
| Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale | 234 | 39.3 | +65% |
| Hutton Rudby & Osmotherley | 204 | 34.4 | +45% |
| Bedale | 231 | 45.5 | +91% |
| Thirsk | 460 | 70.9 | +198% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “On or near” (23).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 23 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 15 |
| On or near The Paddock | 11 |
| On or near Back Lane | 8 |
| On or near Station Lane | 8 |
| On or near Fountains Way | 7 |
| On or near Green Lane | 6 |
| On or near Birkby Lane | 5 |
| On or near Meadowfields | 5 |
| On or near Mounstrall Lane | 4 |
Of the 133 crimes in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 22 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 46 | 34.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 43 | 32.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 4.5% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske has an estimated population of 6,512 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.9%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (5.4%, against 23.3%) and an older population (33%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske a safe place to live?
Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske recorded 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,882nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 66 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (22).
Is crime in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske going up or down?
Recorded crime in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske was down 12% on the year before: 155 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 176 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske?
About 6,512 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske?
Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske is policed by North Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.