Total Crime Rate
20.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Morris Drive area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Plumstead , and the 155th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Morris Drive (NR13 5FD) in the last 12 months was 20.8 per 1,000 residents and was 47.2% lower than the Plumstead average (39.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Morris Drive (NR13 5FD), the main crime hotspot is near Macmillan Way. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Plumstead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lakeland Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nelson Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Nelson Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Lakeland Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cozens-Wiley Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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