Crime in Moor View: statistics, rates and trends
1,169 crimes were recorded in Moor View in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Moor View at a glance
- Crime trends in Moor View
- Types of crime in Moor View
- Moor View compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Moor View
- What happened after crimes were reported in Moor View
- Population and deprivation in Moor View
- Questions about crime in Moor View
- About this data
1,169 crimes were recorded in Moor View in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 544 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Moor View has the 1,601st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Moor View | Plymouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,169 | 29,674 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.9 | 109.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,459 | 272,067 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Moor View was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,248 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,006). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,169 | 86.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,248 | 92.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,006 | 74.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,116 | 82.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,171 | 87.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,180 | 87.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,133 | 84.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,070 | 79.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 102 |
| June 2026 | 95 |
| May 2026 | 113 |
| April 2026 | 135 |
| March 2026 | 91 |
| February 2026 | 82 |
| January 2026 | 102 |
| December 2025 | 107 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 79 |
| September 2025 | 95 |
| August 2025 | 99 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Moor View 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 possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+45%) and other theft (+18%). The largest falls were in drugs (-43%) and anti-social behaviour (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 544 | 40.4 | 1.18 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 140 | 10.4 | 0.68 | -42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 | 7.6 | 1.12 | -18% |
| Public order | 101 | 7.5 | 1.13 | +10% |
| Other theft | 87 | 6.5 | 1.01 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 5.3 | 0.64 | +45% |
| Drugs | 34 | 2.5 | 0.77 | -43% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.7 | 0.81 | -12% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.4 | 0.40 | +171% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.3 | 1.30 | +42% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.0 | 0.21 | -36% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.63 | +133% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 0.26 | +0% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.22 | -56% |
Violence and sexual offences in Moor View
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Moor View recorded 544 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 46.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Moor View
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Moor View recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Moor View
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Moor View recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Moor View
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Moor View recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Moor View
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Moor View recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Moor View
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Moor View recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Moor View
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Moor View recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Moor View
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Moor View recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Moor View
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Moor View recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 171% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Moor View
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Moor View recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Moor View
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Moor View recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Moor View
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Moor View recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Moor View
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Moor View recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Moor View
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Moor View recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Moor View, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Moor View.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Moor View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eggbuckland | 688 | 52.7 | -39% |
| Southway | 904 | 65.8 | -24% |
| Budshead | 1,317 | 98.5 | +13% |
| Compton | 1,084 | 86.5 | -0% |
| Efford and Lipson | 1,594 | 108.2 | +25% |
| Plympton St Mary | 496 | 39.6 | -54% |
| Peverell | 824 | 59.7 | -31% |
| Honicknowle | 1,448 | 100.0 | +15% |
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 Moor View over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 281 |
| On or near Parking Area | 98 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 59 |
| On or near Supermarket | 40 |
| On or near Marsh Mills Park | 38 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 38 |
| On or near Langdale Gardens | 22 |
| On or near Rydal Close | 22 |
| On or near Luxmore Close | 21 |
| On or near Wythburn Gardens | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Moor View 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 447 | 38.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 242 | 20.7% |
| Under investigation | 168 | 14.4% |
| Not recorded | 140 | 12.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 3.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 20 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.6% |
Moor View has an estimated population of 13,459. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Moor View sits in decile 6.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Moor View |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.8% |
| Social rented homes | 19.9% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Moor View a safe place to live?
Moor View recorded 86.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Moor View?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 544 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (140).
Is crime in Moor View going up or down?
Recorded crime in Moor View was down 6% on the year before: 1,169 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,248 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Moor View?
Moor View is policed by Devon & Cornwall. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Moor View. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.