Crime in Liskeard: statistics, rates and trends
1,337 crimes were recorded in Liskeard in the 12 months to August 2026, 114.2 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 at a glance
- Crime trends in Liskeard
- Types of crime in Liskeard
- Liskeard compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Liskeard
- Streets with the most crime in Liskeard
- What happened after crimes were reported in Liskeard
- Demographics of Liskeard
- Questions about crime in Liskeard
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (622), anti-social behaviour (156) and criminal damage and arson (121) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 224th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Liskeard | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,337 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 114.2 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,703 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Liskeard peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,357 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,165). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,337 | 114.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,348 | 115.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,189 | 101.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,357 | 116.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,177 | 100.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,165 | 99.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,283 | 109.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,169 | 99.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 138 |
| July 2026 | 126 |
| June 2026 | 118 |
| May 2026 | 106 |
| April 2026 | 139 |
| March 2026 | 90 |
| February 2026 | 96 |
| January 2026 | 116 |
| December 2025 | 103 |
| November 2025 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 103 |
| September 2025 | 110 |
Compared with England and Wales, Liskeard recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.2 times the national rate), violence and sexual offences (55% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (53% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (62% below) and burglary (52% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 58 to 101 and public order rose from 71 to 89, while anti-social behaviour fell from 270 to 156 and criminal damage and arson fell from 163 to 121.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 622 | 53.1 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 156 | 13.3 | 15.4 | -42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 121 | 10.3 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 104 | 8.9 | 8.5 | +4% |
| Other theft | 101 | 8.6 | 6.4 | +74% |
| Public order | 89 | 7.6 | 6.7 | +25% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.7 | 2.1 | +14% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 2.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.7 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Liskeard; the highest is Bodmin (118.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Tavistock (57.3).
Of the 2 areas within Liskeard, Liskeard Central had the highest crime rate (132.6 per 1,000) and Liskeard South & Dobwalls the lowest (46.9).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liskeard Central | Neighbourhood | 8,555 | 1,134 | 132.6 |
| Liskeard South & Dobwalls | Neighbourhood | 7,513 | 352 | 46.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Liskeard 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 Parking Area | 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 |
Of the 1,181 crimes in Liskeard with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 156 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 594 | 50.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 236 | 20.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 175 | 14.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 61 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 23 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 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 has an estimated population of 11,703 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%), more retired residents (27%, against 22%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (27%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Liskeard average decile 3.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Liskeard | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Liskeard a safe place to live?
Liskeard recorded 114.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 224th of the 1,390 towns 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 622 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (156).
Is crime in Liskeard going up or down?
Recorded crime in Liskeard was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,337 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,348 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Liskeard?
About 11,703 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Liskeard?
Liskeard 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.