Crime Rate in Moor View: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moor View

The total recorded crimes in Moor View, Plymouth, UK in March 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moor View crime rate of 4.60 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Moor View, encompassing approximately 24,584 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
Moor View Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Hospital with total crimes: 11
  • Sheepstor Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Moor View?

To understand the safety of Moor View, we need to analyze Moor View crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Plymouth:

    • In 2024, Moor View demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Plymouth average, with 1298 crimes compared to 1543.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Moor View witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Moor View had fewer crimes than the Plymouth average, with 1 crimes compared to 8. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Moor View recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Plymouth, Moor View has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Moor View Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Moor View has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 4.60 ranking 8th out of 19 in the Plymouth, UK

In 2024, the total Moor View crimes were 1,298. The crime rate of Moor View in 2024 was 52.80 (year) or 4.40 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Plymouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Moor View were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.04 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Plymouth.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Plymouth)CrimesRank (Plymouth)CrimesRank (Plymouth)
Stoke145 42,183 356 1
St Peter and the Waterfront613 17,858 126 2
Devonport218 22,719 24 4
Drake132 61,348 84 3
Sutton and Mount Gould205 32,029 4NA NA
Plympton St Mary49 18610 173 5
Efford and Lipson126 71,575 51 11
Honicknowle142 51,554 6NA NA
St Budeaux110 91,467 72 6
Peverell61 17924 132 7
Southway70 14820 142 8
Budshead109 101,308 92 9
Plympton Chaddlewood27 19349 201 10
Compton95 111,223 11NA NA
Ham83 131,191 121 12
Plymstock Radford86 12784 15NA NA
Eggbuckland63 15667 16NA NA
Plymstock Dunstone62 16486 18NA NA
Plympton Erle25 20461 19NA NA

Moor View Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 202410
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 202418
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 585 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202536
January 202537
December 202441
November 202449
October 202459
September 202450
August 202430
July 202451
June 202476
May 202463
April 202455

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20256
January 20257
December 202411
November 20246
October 20247
September 20248
August 202412
July 202411
June 202418
May 20248
April 202414

A total of 259 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202521
January 202516
December 202419
November 202423
October 202420
September 202418
August 202418
July 202416
June 202448
May 202419
April 202419

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20259
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 145 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 20258
December 202419
November 202418
October 202413
September 20244
August 202410
July 20244
June 202428
May 20248
April 202412

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244

High Crime Locations Moor View in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Moor View postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
2. Hospital (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Public order2
Other theft1
3. Sheepstor Road (Map)
Total8
Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Hospital (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Marsh Mills Park (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Cressbrook Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
8. Pattinson Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pattinson Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Langdale Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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