Crime in Liskeard South & Dobwalls: statistics, rates and trends
357 crimes were recorded in Liskeard South & Dobwalls in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Liskeard South & Dobwalls at a glance
- Crime trends in Liskeard South & Dobwalls
- Types of crime in Liskeard South & Dobwalls
- Liskeard South & Dobwalls compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Liskeard South & Dobwalls
- What happened after crimes were reported in Liskeard South & Dobwalls
- Population and deprivation in Liskeard South & Dobwalls
- Questions about crime in Liskeard South & Dobwalls
- About this data
357 crimes were recorded in Liskeard South & Dobwalls in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 180 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Liskeard South & Dobwalls has the 3,126th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Liskeard South & Dobwalls | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 357 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.5 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,513 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Liskeard South & Dobwalls was highest in the year to July 2018 (476 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (357). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 | 357 | 47.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 374 | 49.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 378 | 50.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 383 | 51.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 382 | 50.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 388 | 51.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 436 | 58.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 476 | 63.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Liskeard South & Dobwalls 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. The largest increases were in public order (+55%) and other theft (+38%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-49%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 180 | 24.0 | 0.70 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 5.9 | 0.86 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 5.6 | 0.36 | -49% |
| Other theft | 33 | 4.4 | 0.69 | +38% |
| Public order | 31 | 4.1 | 0.62 | +55% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.8 | 0.38 | -40% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.7 | 0.14 | +0% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.5 | 0.15 | -33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 0.16 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 0.05 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Liskeard South & Dobwalls
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Liskeard South & Dobwalls recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 50.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Liskeard South & Dobwalls
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Liskeard South & Dobwalls recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Liskeard South & Dobwalls
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Liskeard South & Dobwalls recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Liskeard South & Dobwalls
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Liskeard South & Dobwalls recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Liskeard South & Dobwalls
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Liskeard South & Dobwalls recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Liskeard South & Dobwalls
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Liskeard South & Dobwalls recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Liskeard South & Dobwalls
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Liskeard South & Dobwalls recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Liskeard South & Dobwalls
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Liskeard South & Dobwalls recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Liskeard South & Dobwalls
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Liskeard South & Dobwalls recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Liskeard South & Dobwalls
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Liskeard South & Dobwalls recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Liskeard South & Dobwalls
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Liskeard South & Dobwalls recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Liskeard South & Dobwalls
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Liskeard South & Dobwalls recorded 2 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Liskeard South & Dobwalls, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Liskeard South & Dobwalls.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Liskeard South & Dobwalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liskeard Central | 1,118 | 130.7 | +175% |
| St Cleer & Menheniot | 262 | 40.6 | -14% |
| Looe East & Deviock | 507 | 64.8 | +36% |
| Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos | 258 | 57.6 | +21% |
| Lynher | 121 | 27.9 | -41% |
| Lostwithiel & Lanreath | 406 | 58.6 | +23% |
| Bodmin St Petroc's | 837 | 107.7 | +127% |
| Callington & St Dominic | 464 | 58.6 | +23% |
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 South & Dobwalls over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Grove Drive | 15 |
| On or near Melbourne Road | 15 |
| On or near Limes Lane | 14 |
| On or near Rundle Court | 14 |
| On or near Old Road | 9 |
| On or near Farmers Close | 8 |
| On or near Grove Park Court | 8 |
| On or near B3360 | 7 |
| On or near Juniper Gardens | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Liskeard South & Dobwalls 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 | 177 | 49.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 71 | 19.9% |
| Not recorded | 42 | 11.8% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 9.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Liskeard South & Dobwalls has an estimated population of 7,513. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Liskeard South & Dobwalls sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Liskeard South & Dobwalls |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.8% |
| Social rented homes | 17.2% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
Is Liskeard South & Dobwalls a safe place to live?
Liskeard South & Dobwalls recorded 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 South & Dobwalls?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (44).
Is crime in Liskeard South & Dobwalls going up or down?
Recorded crime in Liskeard South & Dobwalls was down 5% on the year before: 357 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 374 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Liskeard South & Dobwalls?
Liskeard South & Dobwalls 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 South & Dobwalls. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.