Crime in Liskeard: statistics, rates and trends
1,321 crimes were recorded in Liskeard in the 12 months to July 2026, 112.9 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 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
- Population and deprivation in Liskeard
- Questions about crime in Liskeard
- About this data
1,321 crimes were recorded in Liskeard in the 12 months to July 2026, 112.9 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 603 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Liskeard has the 238th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Liskeard | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,321 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 112.9 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,703 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Liskeard was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,334 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,147). Over the whole period it rose 14%, 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 | 1,321 | 112.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,334 | 114.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,147 | 98.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,248 | 106.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,193 | 101.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,200 | 102.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,268 | 108.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,155 | 98.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 122 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Liskeard 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, criminal damage and arson, other theft.
The largest increases were in other theft (+73%) and public order (+27%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-38%) and criminal damage and arson (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 603 | 51.5 | 1.50 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 168 | 14.4 | 0.94 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 129 | 11.0 | 1.63 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 103 | 8.8 | 1.06 | +0% |
| Other theft | 97 | 8.3 | 1.30 | +73% |
| Public order | 85 | 7.3 | 1.09 | +27% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.5 | 1.17 | +16% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.1 | 0.63 | +71% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 2.1 | 2.11 | +140% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 1.9 | 0.38 | +22% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.7 | 0.48 | -9% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.7 | 0.40 | +14% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 0.44 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.21 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Liskeard
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Liskeard recorded 603 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 45.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Liskeard
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Liskeard recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Liskeard
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Liskeard recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Liskeard
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Liskeard recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Liskeard
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Liskeard recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Liskeard
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Liskeard recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Liskeard
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Liskeard recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Liskeard
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Liskeard recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Liskeard
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Liskeard recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Liskeard
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Liskeard recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Liskeard
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Liskeard recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Liskeard
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Liskeard recorded 8 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 up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Liskeard
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Liskeard recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Liskeard
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Liskeard 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Liskeard, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Liskeard.
2 areas within Liskeard, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Liskeard Central had the highest rate (130.7 per 1,000) and Liskeard South & Dobwalls the lowest (47.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liskeard Central | Neighbourhood | 8,555 | 1,118 | 130.7 |
| Liskeard South & Dobwalls | Neighbourhood | 7,513 | 357 | 47.5 |
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 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 Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Lake Lane | 34 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Pike Street | 28 |
| On or near Jago Close | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Liskeard 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 | 595 | 45.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 239 | 18.1% |
| Not recorded | 168 | 12.7% |
| Under investigation | 157 | 11.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 70 | 5.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 2.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 22 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.2% |
Liskeard has an estimated population of 11,703. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Liskeard sits in decile 3.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Liskeard |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.9% |
| Social rented homes | 18.0% |
| Private rented homes | 23.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.7% |
Is Liskeard a safe place to live?
Liskeard recorded 112.9 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 603 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (168).
Is crime in Liskeard going up or down?
Recorded crime in Liskeard was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,321 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,334 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Liskeard?
Liskeard 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.