Devon & Cornwall Police

Is Mutley Safe?

Crime statistics for Mutley. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 24 months: April 2024 – March 2026 3,440 crimes
2 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

3,440 Crimes (last 24 months)
30.3% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↑125.5% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 24 months — 3,440 total crimes recorded in Mutley

Violent Crime
1,345 39.1%
Anti-Social Behaviour
529 15.4%
Shoplifting
371 10.8%
Criminal Damage & Arson
260 7.6%
Other Theft
227 6.6%
Public Order
194 5.6%
Drugs
151 4.4%
Vehicle Crime
121 3.5%
Burglary
87 2.5%
Other Crime
44 1.3%
Possession of Weapons
40 1.2%
Theft from Person
29 0.8%
Robbery
24 0.7%
Bicycle Theft
18 0.5%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Mutley — last 24 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mutley safe?

Mutley has a CrimeRadar safety score of 2/100, rated High Crime. A total of 2,383 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 125.5% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Mutley are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Mutley in the last 12 months?

2,383 crimes were recorded in Mutley in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 125.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,057 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,345 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Mutley?

The most common crime in Mutley is Violent Crime, with 1,345 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 56.4% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Mutley increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Mutley is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 125.5% — from 1,057 crimes in the previous 12 months to 2,383 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Mutley?

Mutley has a safety score of 2 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Mutley compare to the Devon & Cornwall Police average?

Mutley has a safety score of 2/100, while the Devon & Cornwall Police force area average is 34/100. Mutley is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Mutley?

30.3% of crimes recorded in Mutley resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Devon & Cornwall Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Mutley?

1,345 violent crimes were recorded in Mutley in the last 12 months — representing 56.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 529 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Mutley last updated?

The crime data for Mutley was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Mutley with other areas?

You can compare Mutley with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.