Is William Morris Safe?
Crime statistics for William Morris. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 20,578 total crimes recorded in William Morris
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for William Morris — last 24 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is William Morris safe?
William Morris has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. A total of 9,705 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 10.7% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in William Morris are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in William Morris in the last 12 months?
9,705 crimes were recorded in William Morris in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 10.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (10,873 crimes). The most common category was Anti-Social Behaviour, with 4,727 incidents.
What is the most common crime in William Morris?
The most common crime in William Morris is Anti-Social Behaviour, with 4,727 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 48.7% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in William Morris increasing or decreasing?
Crime in William Morris is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 10.7% — from 10,873 crimes in the previous 12 months to 9,705 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for William Morris?
William Morris has a safety score of 10 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does William Morris compare to the Metropolitan Police Service average?
William Morris has a safety score of 10/100, while the Metropolitan Police Service force area average is 9/100. William Morris is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in William Morris?
55.5% of crimes recorded in William Morris resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Metropolitan Police Service. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in William Morris?
4,093 violent crimes were recorded in William Morris in the last 12 months — representing 42.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 4,727 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for William Morris last updated?
The crime data for William Morris was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare William Morris with other areas?
You can compare William Morris with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.