Morice Town had 672 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 186.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 59 Plymouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 102% above the middle Plymouth area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.
PL2, Plymouth · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Morice Town
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186.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 59Plymouth rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common240 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Morice Town. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
240
36%
shoplifting
118
18%
anti-social behaviour
108
16%
theft
44
7%
public order
44
7%
criminal damage
39
6%
weapons
17
3%
drugs
15
2%
Morice Town against Plymouth
Type
Morice Town per 1,000
Middle Plymouth area
Change
Violence
66.7
48.8
▼ 4%
Burglary
3.3
1
–
Vehicle crime
2.5
1.9
▼ 53%
Anti-social behaviour
30
10.5
▲ 38%
Theft and robbery
16.9
6.6
▲ 3%
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
See every Plymouth area ranked on the crime in Plymouth page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.
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Questions people ask
Is Morice Town a safe area?
Morice Town had about 186.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 59 Plymouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Morice Town?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (240), followed by shoplifting (118) and anti-social behaviour (108).