Crime in William Morris: statistics, rates and trends

1,170 crimes were recorded in William Morris in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.6 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 anti-social behaviour, with 338 reports (29% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, William Morris has the 1,713th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in William Morris was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,780 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,170). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in William Morris 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, theft from the person.

The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-52%) and robbery (-51%).

Anti-social behaviour in William Morris

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. William Morris recorded 338 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 28.9% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in William Morris

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. William Morris recorded 308 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 26.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in William Morris

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. William Morris recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in William Morris

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. William Morris recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in William Morris

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. William Morris recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in William Morris

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. William Morris recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in William Morris

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. William Morris recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in William Morris

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. William Morris recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in William Morris

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. William Morris recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in William Morris

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. William Morris recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in William Morris

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. William Morris recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in William Morris

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. William Morris recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in William Morris

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. William Morris recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in William Morris

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. William Morris recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to William Morris, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to William Morris.

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 William Morris over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in William Morris 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.

William Morris has an estimated population of 13,995. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in William Morris sits in decile 4.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 William Morris. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.