Is Ottery St Mary Town Safe?
Crime statistics for Ottery St Mary Town. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 725 total crimes recorded in Ottery St Mary Town
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Ottery St Mary Town — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ottery St Mary Town safe?
Ottery St Mary Town has a CrimeRadar safety score of 55/100, rated Average. A total of 280 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 12.9% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Ottery St Mary Town are broadly in line with the UK average.
How many crimes were recorded in Ottery St Mary Town in the last 12 months?
280 crimes were recorded in Ottery St Mary Town 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 12.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (248 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 321 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Ottery St Mary Town?
The most common crime in Ottery St Mary Town is Violent Crime, with 321 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 114.6% 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 Ottery St Mary Town increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Ottery St Mary Town is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 12.9% — from 248 crimes in the previous 12 months to 280 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 Ottery St Mary Town?
Ottery St Mary Town has a safety score of 55 out of 100 (Average). 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 Ottery St Mary Town compare to the Devon & Cornwall Police average?
Ottery St Mary Town has a safety score of 55/100, while the Devon & Cornwall Police force area average is 34/100. Ottery St Mary Town is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Ottery St Mary Town?
36.7% of crimes recorded in Ottery St Mary Town 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 Ottery St Mary Town?
321 violent crimes were recorded in Ottery St Mary Town in the last 12 months — representing 114.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 116 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 Ottery St Mary Town last updated?
The crime data for Ottery St Mary Town 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 Ottery St Mary Town with other areas?
You can compare Ottery St Mary Town 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.