Crime in Liskeard Central: statistics, rates and trends
1,118 crimes were recorded in Liskeard Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 130.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Liskeard Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Liskeard Central
- Types of crime in Liskeard Central
- Liskeard Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Liskeard Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Liskeard Central
- Population and deprivation in Liskeard Central
- Questions about crime in Liskeard Central
- About this data
1,118 crimes were recorded in Liskeard Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 130.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 509 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Liskeard Central has the 673rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Liskeard Central | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,118 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 130.7 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,555 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Liskeard Central was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,118 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (848). Over the whole period it rose 32%, 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 | 1,118 | 130.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,115 | 130.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 930 | 108.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,022 | 119.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 984 | 115.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 963 | 112.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 976 | 114.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 848 | 99.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 108 |
| June 2026 | 101 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 124 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 80 |
| January 2026 | 101 |
| December 2025 | 87 |
| November 2025 | 75 |
| October 2025 | 84 |
| September 2025 | 92 |
| August 2025 | 103 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Liskeard Central 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, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other theft (+78%) and other crime (+30%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-39%) and criminal damage and arson (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 509 | 59.5 | 1.74 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 132 | 15.4 | 1.01 | -39% |
| Shoplifting | 102 | 11.9 | 1.44 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 101 | 11.8 | 1.74 | -20% |
| Other theft | 82 | 9.6 | 1.50 | +78% |
| Public order | 71 | 8.3 | 1.25 | +29% |
| Other crime | 26 | 3.0 | 1.44 | +30% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 2.8 | 2.89 | +300% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.3 | 0.72 | +82% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.1 | 0.59 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.1 | 0.43 | +12% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.8 | 0.61 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.7 | 0.42 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.28 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Liskeard Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Liskeard Central recorded 509 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (59.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 45.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Liskeard Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Liskeard Central recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Liskeard Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Liskeard Central recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Liskeard Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Liskeard Central recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Liskeard Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Liskeard Central recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Liskeard Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Liskeard Central recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Liskeard Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Liskeard Central recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Liskeard Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Liskeard Central recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Liskeard Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Liskeard Central recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Liskeard Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Liskeard Central recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Liskeard Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Liskeard Central recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Liskeard Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Liskeard Central recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Liskeard Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Liskeard Central recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Liskeard Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Liskeard Central recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Liskeard Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Liskeard Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Liskeard Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Cleer & Menheniot | 262 | 40.6 | -69% |
| Liskeard South & Dobwalls | 357 | 47.5 | -64% |
| Lynher | 121 | 27.9 | -79% |
| Looe East & Deviock | 507 | 64.8 | -50% |
| Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos | 258 | 57.6 | -56% |
| Callington & St Dominic | 464 | 58.6 | -55% |
| Altarnun & Stoke Climsland | 257 | 35.8 | -73% |
| Saltash Trematon & Landrake | 351 | 64.6 | -51% |
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 Liskeard Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Barras Street | 70 |
| On or near Windsor Place | 60 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 42 |
| On or near Baytree Hill | 39 |
| On or near Poldhu Road | 39 |
| On or near Lake Lane | 34 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Jago Close | 28 |
| On or near Pike Street | 28 |
| On or near Clemo Road | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Liskeard Central 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 | 501 | 44.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 200 | 17.9% |
| Under investigation | 138 | 12.3% |
| Not recorded | 132 | 11.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 68 | 6.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.2% |
Liskeard Central has an estimated population of 8,555. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Liskeard Central sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Liskeard Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.4% |
| Social rented homes | 17.3% |
| Private rented homes | 28.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.3% |
Is Liskeard Central a safe place to live?
Liskeard Central recorded 130.7 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 Liskeard Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 509 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (132).
Is crime in Liskeard Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Liskeard Central was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,118 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,115 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Liskeard Central?
Liskeard Central 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 Liskeard Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.