In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Steven Stanley Dunn, 49, was jailed for 11 years for the rape and sexual abuse of two children. On Wednesday, 25 February 2026, the defendant, previously of Southway, Plymouth, Devon, appeared at Plymouth Crown Court for sentencing. The court reported that the non-recent offences were committed during the 1990s and early 2000s.
The investigation established that Dunn was already serving a 16-year sentence in prison following a 2016 conviction for the rape and sexual assault of three children in the 2010s. Devon and Cornwall Police reported that while he was incarcerated, detectives received further reports and conducted immediate enquiries. This investigative work led to Dunn being charged with additional offences involving two further victims from an earlier period.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Dunn is a persistent predator whose history of sexual violence against children spans several decades. Plymouth Crown Court heard how the latest proceedings were initiated after victims came forward to report his historical conduct. The prosecution reported that Dunn eventually pleaded guilty to six counts, including two counts of sexual assault, two counts of penetration, one count of indecent assault, and one count of rape in Plymouth, Devon.
The judge noted the gravity of Dunn’s repeat offending and the long-term impact on his victims. For his actions in Plymouth, the defendant was handed an 11-year term that began immediately upon sentencing. The judge noted that this sentence adds to his existing 16-year term, ensuring he remains in custody for a significantly extended period to reflect the systematic nature of his abuse across different generations of victims.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Steven Stanley Dunn was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: 11 years in prison (in addition to a previous 16-year sentence).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are active for life.
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Plymouth Crown Court following guilty pleas.
- Criminal Record: Convicted of rape, sexual assault, penetration, and indecent assault.
- Origin: Southway, Plymouth, Devon.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Dunn is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) at the highest level of oversight by Devon and Cornwall Police and the prison estate. Due to the prolific and repeat nature of his sexual violence in Plymouth, his management is subject to the most intensive monitoring available to the National Probation Service.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, Dunn must comply with notification requirements regarding his identity and residence for the remainder of his life. Authorities state that his history of targeting five children across various decades necessitates permanent and stringent monitoring of his conduct. Any further sexual misconduct or breach of his licence conditions in Plymouth, Southway, or elsewhere upon eventual release will result in immediate arrest and a return to the court system for a significantly lengthier term of incarceration.
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