Crime in Liskeard Central: statistics, rates and trends
1,134 crimes were recorded in Liskeard Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 132.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Liskeard Central
- Questions about crime in Liskeard Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (531), anti-social behaviour (122) and shoplifting (103) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 631st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Liskeard Central | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,134 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.6 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,555 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Liskeard Central of any year here (1,134 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,134 | 132.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,128 | 131.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 968 | 113.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,105 | 129.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 971 | 113.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 941 | 110.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 997 | 116.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 858 | 100.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 119 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Liskeard Central recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.9 times the national rate), violence and sexual offences (81% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (63% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (29% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 49 to 84 and public order rose from 56 to 77, while anti-social behaviour fell from 223 to 122 and criminal damage and arson fell from 132 to 94.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 531 | 62.1 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 122 | 14.3 | 15.4 | -45% |
| Shoplifting | 103 | 12.0 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 11.0 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Other theft | 84 | 9.8 | 6.4 | +71% |
| Public order | 77 | 9.0 | 6.7 | +38% |
| Other crime | 29 | 3.4 | 2.1 | +26% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 2.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Liskeard Central has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Liskeard Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Cleer & Menheniot | 263 | 40.8 | -69% |
| Liskeard South & Dobwalls | 352 | 46.9 | -65% |
| Lynher | 125 | 28.9 | -78% |
| Looe East & Deviock | 509 | 65.0 | -51% |
| Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos | 273 | 60.9 | -54% |
| Callington & St Dominic | 462 | 58.3 | -56% |
| Altarnun & Stoke Climsland | 246 | 34.3 | -74% |
| Saltash Trematon & Landrake | 335 | 61.7 | -53% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Liskeard Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Barras Street” (70).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Barras Street | 70 |
| On or near Windsor Place | 63 |
| On or near Poldhu Road | 47 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 42 |
| On or near Baytree Hill | 37 |
| On or near Lake Lane | 30 |
| On or near Church Street North | 29 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Clemo Road | 26 |
| On or near Jago Close | 26 |
Of the 1,012 crimes in Liskeard Central with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 122 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 508 | 50.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 196 | 19.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 152 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 20 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Liskeard Central has an estimated population of 8,555 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%), more private renting (28%, against 20%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Liskeard Central average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Liskeard Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Liskeard Central a safe place to live?
Liskeard Central recorded 132.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 631st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Liskeard Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 531 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (122).
Is crime in Liskeard Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Liskeard Central was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,134 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,128 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Liskeard Central?
About 8,555 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Liskeard Central?
Liskeard Central is policed by Devon & Cornwall.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.