Crime Rate in Moor View: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moor View

The total recorded crimes in Moor View, Plymouth, UK in July 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moor View crime rate of 4.47 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Moor View Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 28
  • Millwood Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Radar Road with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Plymouth.

    • 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 areas in the Plymouth.

  • 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 July 2025 the Moor View has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 4.47 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moor View)CrimesRank (Moor View)CrimesRank (Moor View)
Stoke163 62,183 356 1
St Peter and the Waterfront719 17,858 126 2
Devonport260 22,719 24 4
Drake117 81,348 84 3
Honicknowle179 31,554 6NA NA
Sutton and Mount Gould167 52,029 4NA NA
Efford and Lipson171 41,575 51 11
Plympton St Mary62 17610 173 5
St Budeaux102 121,467 72 6
Peverell72 15924 132 7
Compton126 71,223 11NA NA
Southway82 13820 142 8
Budshead114 91,308 92 9
Plympton Chaddlewood39 20349 201 10
Ham113 101,191 121 12
Plymstock Radford80 14784 15NA NA
Eggbuckland66 16667 16NA NA
Plymstock Dunstone60 18486 18NA NA
Plympton Erle42 19461 19NA NA

Moor View Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 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 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 522 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202536
May 202550
April 202545
March 202538
February 202536
January 202537
December 202441
November 202449
October 202459
September 202450
August 202430

A total of 241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202521
May 202522
April 202520
March 202522
February 202521
January 202516
December 202419
November 202423
October 202420
September 202418
August 202418

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 202510
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 202410
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20259
April 20257
March 202513
February 20258
January 20258
December 202419
November 202418
October 202413
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20259
March 202512
February 20259
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20252
April 202510
March 202511
February 20256
January 20257
December 202411
November 20246
October 20247
September 20248
August 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
July 20252
June 20254
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
December 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241

High Crime Locations Moor View in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
2. Millwood Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Radar Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Marsh Mills Park (Map)
Total4
Robbery3
Drugs1
6. Luxmore Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wythburn Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Langdale Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Durris Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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