Mutley vs Whitleigh

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Mutley Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Whitleigh Devon & Cornwall Police

      Mutley vs Whitleigh Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Mutley
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      2,383 crimes / 12m
      ↑125.5% trend
      18.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Whitleigh
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,048 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.2% trend
      14.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mutley
      B Whitleigh
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,383
      1,048
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,057
      902
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑125.5%
      ↑16.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.1%
      14.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mutley
      B Whitleigh
      Violent Crime
      968 ↑157%
      549 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      334 ↑71%
      112 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      160 ↑139%
      62 ↑29%
      Vehicle Crime
      75 ↑63%
      28 ↑100%
      Burglary
      60 ↑122%
      23 ↑77%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      160 ↑60%
      100 ↑43%
      Drugs
      113 ↑197%
      34 ↓44%
      Public Order
      150 ↑241%
      52 ↓17%
      Robbery
      13 ↑18%
      4
      Shoplifting
      256 ↑123%
      31 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      18 ↑64%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑160%
      4 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      30 ↑200%
      20 ↑43%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑200%
      29 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitleigh is the safer choice — scoring 3/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mutley safer than Whitleigh?

      Mutley has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,383 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitleigh has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,048 crimes. Whitleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mutley vs Whitleigh?

      Mutley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +125.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitleigh shows +16.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mutley and Whitleigh?

      In Mutley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (968 incidents). In Whitleigh, it is Violent Crime (549 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mutley and Whitleigh?

      Mutley recorded 334 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitleigh recorded 112. 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 Mutley vs Whitleigh?

      Violent crime in Mutley totalled 968 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 549 in Whitleigh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mutley and Whitleigh in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mutley recorded 1,057 crimes (now 2,383, a change of +125.5%). Whitleigh recorded 902 crimes previously (now 1,048, +16.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mutley and Whitleigh?

      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. Mutley has a resolution rate of 18.1% and Whitleigh has 14.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mutley and Whitleigh?

      Mutley falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Whitleigh 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 Mutley and Whitleigh?

      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 Mutley or Whitleigh on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mutley and Whitleigh. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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