Moresk & Tregolls vs Ottery St Mary Town

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    48/100
    Moresk & Tregolls Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      55/100
      Ottery St Mary Town Devon & Cornwall Police

      Moresk & Tregolls vs Ottery St Mary Town Results

      A
      48/100
      Average
      Moresk & Tregolls
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      366 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      55/100
      Average
      Ottery St Mary Town
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      280 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.9% trend
      21.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Moresk & Tregolls
      B Ottery St Mary Town
      Safety Score
      48/100 Average
      55/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      366
      280
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      394
      248
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.1%
      ↑12.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      21.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Moresk & Tregolls
      B Ottery St Mary Town
      Violent Crime
      207 ↑16%
      141 ↑31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↓42%
      38 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓19%
      13 ↓41%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓50%
      6 ↑100%
      Burglary
      9 ↓47%
      4 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↓40%
      27 ↑29%
      Drugs
      5 ↓44%
      13 ↑225%
      Public Order
      26 ↑73%
      13 ↓32%
      Robbery
      2
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↑0%
      11 ↑38%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑40%
      8 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ottery St Mary Town is the safer choice — scoring 55/100 vs 48/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Moresk & Tregolls safer than Ottery St Mary Town?

      Moresk & Tregolls has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 366 crimes in the last 12 months. Ottery St Mary Town has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) with 280 crimes. Ottery St Mary Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Moresk & Tregolls vs Ottery St Mary Town?

      Moresk & Tregolls shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ottery St Mary Town shows +12.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Moresk & Tregolls and Ottery St Mary Town?

      In Moresk & Tregolls, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (207 incidents). In Ottery St Mary Town, it is Violent Crime (141 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Moresk & Tregolls and Ottery St Mary Town?

      Moresk & Tregolls recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ottery St Mary Town recorded 38. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Moresk & Tregolls vs Ottery St Mary Town?

      Violent crime in Moresk & Tregolls totalled 207 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 141 in Ottery St Mary Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Moresk & Tregolls and Ottery St Mary Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Moresk & Tregolls recorded 394 crimes (now 366, a change of -7.1%). Ottery St Mary Town recorded 248 crimes previously (now 280, +12.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Moresk & Tregolls and Ottery St Mary Town?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Moresk & Tregolls has a resolution rate of 20% and Ottery St Mary Town has 21.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Moresk & Tregolls and Ottery St Mary Town?

      Moresk & Tregolls falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Ottery St Mary Town is covered by Devon & Cornwall Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Moresk & Tregolls and Ottery St Mary Town?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Moresk & Tregolls or Ottery St Mary Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Moresk & Tregolls and Ottery St Mary Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.