Crime in Sutton and Mount Gould: statistics, rates and trends
1,757 crimes were recorded in Sutton and Mount Gould in the 12 months to July 2026, 117.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sutton and Mount Gould at a glance
- Crime trends in Sutton and Mount Gould
- Types of crime in Sutton and Mount Gould
- Sutton and Mount Gould compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sutton and Mount Gould
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sutton and Mount Gould
- Population and deprivation in Sutton and Mount Gould
- Questions about crime in Sutton and Mount Gould
- About this data
1,757 crimes were recorded in Sutton and Mount Gould in the 12 months to July 2026, 117.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 783 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sutton and Mount Gould has the 861st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sutton and Mount Gould | Plymouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,757 | 29,674 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 117.7 | 109.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,923 | 272,067 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sutton and Mount Gould was highest in the year to July 2019 (2,058 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,687). Over the whole period it fell 14%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,757 | 117.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,003 | 134.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,694 | 113.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,687 | 113.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,861 | 124.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,039 | 136.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,058 | 137.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,048 | 137.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 175 |
| June 2026 | 147 |
| May 2026 | 140 |
| April 2026 | 134 |
| March 2026 | 126 |
| February 2026 | 122 |
| January 2026 | 147 |
| December 2025 | 127 |
| November 2025 | 153 |
| October 2025 | 161 |
| September 2025 | 164 |
| August 2025 | 161 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sutton and Mount Gould over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, other theft.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+83%) and burglary (+26%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-69%) and drugs (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 783 | 52.5 | 1.53 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 223 | 14.9 | 0.97 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 174 | 11.7 | 1.72 | -12% |
| Other theft | 120 | 8.0 | 1.26 | -4% |
| Public order | 93 | 6.2 | 0.94 | -3% |
| Drugs | 87 | 5.8 | 1.78 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 72 | 4.8 | 0.98 | -34% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 4.1 | 0.49 | -69% |
| Possession of weapons | 44 | 2.9 | 3.04 | +83% |
| Burglary | 39 | 2.6 | 0.74 | +26% |
| Other crime | 35 | 2.3 | 1.11 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.8 | 0.48 | -37% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.7 | 0.50 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.33 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sutton and Mount Gould
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sutton and Mount Gould recorded 783 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 44.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sutton and Mount Gould
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sutton and Mount Gould recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sutton and Mount Gould
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sutton and Mount Gould recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sutton and Mount Gould
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sutton and Mount Gould recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sutton and Mount Gould
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sutton and Mount Gould recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sutton and Mount Gould
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sutton and Mount Gould recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sutton and Mount Gould
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sutton and Mount Gould recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sutton and Mount Gould
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sutton and Mount Gould recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sutton and Mount Gould
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sutton and Mount Gould recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sutton and Mount Gould
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sutton and Mount Gould recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sutton and Mount Gould
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sutton and Mount Gould recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sutton and Mount Gould
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sutton and Mount Gould recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sutton and Mount Gould
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sutton and Mount Gould recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sutton and Mount Gould
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sutton and Mount Gould recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sutton and Mount Gould, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sutton and Mount Gould.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton and Mount Gould |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 1,375 | 111.6 | -5% |
| Efford and Lipson | 1,594 | 108.2 | -8% |
| Compton | 1,084 | 86.5 | -27% |
| St Peter and the Waterfront | 7,816 | 388.4 | +230% |
| Plymstock Radford | 752 | 51.6 | -56% |
| Peverell | 824 | 59.7 | -49% |
| Stoke | 1,709 | 124.3 | +6% |
| Eggbuckland | 688 | 52.7 | -55% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Sutton and Mount Gould over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 90 |
| On or near Williams Avenue | 43 |
| On or near Heathfield Road | 40 |
| On or near Rosebery Lane | 38 |
| On or near Parr Lane | 35 |
| On or near Egerton Road | 34 |
| On or near Beaumont Road | 33 |
| On or near Wentworth Place | 33 |
| On or near Lipson Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Chaddlewood Avenue | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sutton and Mount Gould over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 680 | 38.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 388 | 22.1% |
| Under investigation | 225 | 12.8% |
| Not recorded | 223 | 12.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 3.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 33 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.6% |
Sutton and Mount Gould has an estimated population of 14,923. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sutton and Mount Gould sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sutton and Mount Gould |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.4% |
| Social rented homes | 12.9% |
| Private rented homes | 40.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.6% |
Is Sutton and Mount Gould a safe place to live?
Sutton and Mount Gould recorded 117.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Sutton and Mount Gould?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 783 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (223).
Is crime in Sutton and Mount Gould going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton and Mount Gould was down 12% on the year before: 1,757 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,003 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sutton and Mount Gould?
Sutton and Mount Gould is policed by Devon & Cornwall. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Sutton and Mount Gould. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.