MORLEY COURT, PL1 1SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 1SJ

MORLEY COURT, PL1 1SJ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 303 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.69 per 1,000 population. This PL1 1SJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL1 postcode area, which has experienced 769 crimes and a crime rate of 27.83 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL1 1SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 1SJ, encompassing approximately 5643 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL1 1SJ area, explore the PL1 1SJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (118) incidents (-5.60% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (19.61% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (45.00% increase)

PL1 1SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 80
  • Royal Parade with total crimes: 33
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 25

MORLEY COURT, PL1 1SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11853.69-5.60%
Anti-social behaviour6120.9119.61%
Shoplifting2910.8145.00%
Other theft215.1461.54%
Public order193.72-24.00%
Drugs173.3730.77%
Criminal damage and arson133.01-31.58%
Burglary72.30133.33%
Other crime51.24-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.89-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.7150.00%
Possession of weapons30.53-70.00%
Theft from the person20.53-66.67%
Robbery10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12552.9830.21%
Anti-social behaviour5122.156.25%
Public order259.048.70%
Shoplifting204.43-45.95%
Criminal damage and arson193.54-40.62%
Drugs133.370.00%
Other theft132.300.00%
Possession of weapons102.30100.00%
Other crime61.77-25.00%
Theft from the person61.060.00%
Vehicle crime51.06-61.54%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9652.81-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour4817.01-32.39%
Shoplifting378.518.82%
Criminal damage and arson326.56113.33%
Public order235.6727.78%
Drugs134.0844.44%
Other theft132.30-27.78%
Vehicle crime132.30160.00%
Other crime82.300.00%
Theft from the person61.4250.00%
Possession of weapons51.06-16.67%
Bicycle theft20.890.00%
Robbery10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.18-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10451.74-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour7118.43-10.13%
Shoplifting3412.5813.33%
Other theft186.020.00%
Public order183.19-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson153.19114.29%
Drugs92.66-30.77%
Possession of weapons61.59-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.0625.00%
Theft from the person40.89-33.33%
Burglary30.71-25.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11655.296.42%
Anti-social behaviour7920.5614.49%
Shoplifting3014.003.45%
Public order215.32-8.70%
Other theft183.7238.46%
Drugs133.1944.44%
Criminal damage and arson72.30-68.18%
Possession of weapons71.24-12.50%
Theft from the person61.240.00%
Vehicle crime41.060.00%
Burglary40.71-50.00%
Robbery30.710.00%
Other crime30.53200.00%
Bicycle theft10.53-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10952.8117.20%
Anti-social behaviour6919.317.81%
Shoplifting2912.2311.54%
Public order235.1435.29%
Criminal damage and arson224.0846.67%
Other theft133.90-45.83%
Drugs92.30-10.00%
Burglary81.5933.33%
Possession of weapons81.42100.00%
Vehicle crime41.4233.33%
Bicycle theft30.71-25.00%
Other crime10.53-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9349.62-9.71%
Anti-social behaviour6416.48-15.79%
Shoplifting2611.3473.33%
Other theft244.6171.43%
Public order174.2513.33%
Criminal damage and arson153.010.00%
Drugs102.660.00%
Other crime61.77100.00%
Burglary61.060.00%
Theft from the person51.06-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.89-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.710.00%
Robbery30.71-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.5350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10349.0810200.00%
Anti-social behaviour7618.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson1513.470.00%
Public order152.660.00%
Shoplifting152.660.00%
Other theft142.660.00%
Drugs102.480.00%
Possession of weapons81.770.00%
Burglary61.420.00%
Theft from the person61.060.00%
Robbery41.060.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 519 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 64.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202451
July 202448
June 202471
May 202479
April 202469
March 202464
February 202476

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 202413
June 20249
May 202413
April 20249
March 202410
February 202410

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 161 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202425
July 202423
June 202418
May 202421
April 202423
March 202417
February 202415

A total of 220 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202420
July 202437
June 202434
May 202430
April 202429
March 202426
February 202415

A total of 865 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 96.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024118
August 2024125
July 202496
June 2024104
May 2024116
April 2024109
March 202493
February 2024103
December 20231

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246

A total of 138 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
July 202432
June 202415
May 20247
April 202422
March 202415
February 202415

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
March 20245
February 20246

A total of 51 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244
February 20248

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
July 202413
June 202418
May 202418
April 202413
March 202424
February 202414

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202413
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL1 1SJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total80
    Violence and sexual offences29
    Anti-social behaviour20
    Burglary5
    Public order5
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft5
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Royal Parade
    Total33
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting8
    Drugs2
    Other crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
  • 4. Market Way
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
  • 6. Market Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. New George Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Public order1
  • 8. Cobourg Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alice Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 10. North Road West
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Claremont Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 12. St Michael'S Terrace
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Hetling Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Ashley Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Derry'S Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 16. Octagon Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mayflower Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 18. Flora Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Alice Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Melbourne Cottages
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Archer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Patna Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 23. Gloucester Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Well Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Cecil Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 28. Wyndham Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Francis Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Penrose Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1