Crime in Liskeard South & Dobwalls: statistics, rates and trends
352 crimes were recorded in Liskeard South & Dobwalls in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Liskeard South & Dobwalls
- Questions about crime in Liskeard South & Dobwalls
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (182), criminal damage and arson (41) and anti-social behaviour (38) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,149th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Liskeard South & Dobwalls | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 352 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.9 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,513 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Liskeard South & Dobwalls of any year here (352 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 352 | 46.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 384 | 51.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 391 | 52.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 399 | 53.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 386 | 51.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 378 | 50.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 432 | 57.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 475 | 63.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (67% below) and public order (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 25 to 34, while anti-social behaviour fell from 79 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 182 | 24.2 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 5.5 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 5.1 | 15.4 | -52% |
| Other theft | 34 | 4.5 | 6.4 | +36% |
| Public order | 26 | 3.5 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Liskeard South & Dobwalls; the highest is Liskeard Central (132.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Lynher (28.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Liskeard South & Dobwalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liskeard Central | 1,134 | 132.6 | +183% |
| St Cleer & Menheniot | 263 | 40.8 | -13% |
| Looe East & Deviock | 509 | 65.0 | +39% |
| Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos | 273 | 60.9 | +30% |
| Lynher | 125 | 28.9 | -38% |
| Lostwithiel & Lanreath | 399 | 57.6 | +23% |
| Bodmin St Petroc's | 831 | 107.0 | +128% |
| Callington & St Dominic | 462 | 58.3 | +25% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Liskeard South & Dobwalls over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Grove Drive | 15 |
| On or near Melbourne Road | 15 |
| On or near Limes Lane | 14 |
| On or near Old Road | 13 |
| On or near Rundle Court | 11 |
| On or near Grove Park Court | 10 |
| On or near Juniper Gardens | 7 |
| On or near Lanchard Road | 7 |
| On or near Whitley Grange | 7 |
Of the 314 crimes in Liskeard South & Dobwalls with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 38 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 165 | 52.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 70 | 22.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Liskeard South & Dobwalls has an estimated population of 7,513 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (29%, against 19%), more retired residents (32%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Liskeard South & Dobwalls average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Liskeard South & Dobwalls | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Liskeard South & Dobwalls a safe place to live?
Liskeard South & Dobwalls recorded 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,149th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Liskeard South & Dobwalls?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 182 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (41).
Is crime in Liskeard South & Dobwalls going up or down?
Recorded crime in Liskeard South & Dobwalls was down 8% on the year before: 352 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 384 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Liskeard South & Dobwalls?
About 7,513 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Liskeard South & Dobwalls?
Liskeard South & Dobwalls 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.