Launceston Rural vs Lizard

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Launceston Rural Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Lizard Devon & Cornwall Police

      Launceston Rural vs Lizard Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Launceston Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      198 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      42/100
      Below Average
      Lizard
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      379 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Launceston Rural
      B Lizard
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      198
      379
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      230
      309
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.9%
      ↑22.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Launceston Rural
      B Lizard
      Violent Crime
      94 ↓15%
      163 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↓58%
      53 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑5%
      31 ↑63%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑125%
      10 ↑11%
      Burglary
      5 ↓58%
      11 ↑120%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓8%
      63 ↑47%
      Drugs
      3 ↓40%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      22 ↑29%
      25 ↑39%
      Robbery
      1
      1
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑57%
      14 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      A Launceston Rural is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 42/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Launceston Rural safer than Lizard?

      Launceston Rural has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 198 crimes in the last 12 months. Lizard has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 379 crimes. Launceston Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Launceston Rural vs Lizard?

      Launceston Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lizard shows +22.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Launceston Rural and Lizard?

      In Launceston Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (94 incidents). In Lizard, it is Violent Crime (163 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Launceston Rural and Lizard?

      Launceston Rural recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lizard recorded 53. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Launceston Rural vs Lizard?

      Violent crime in Launceston Rural totalled 94 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 163 in Lizard. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Launceston Rural and Lizard in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Launceston Rural recorded 230 crimes (now 198, a change of -13.9%). Lizard recorded 309 crimes previously (now 379, +22.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Launceston Rural and Lizard?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Launceston Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Lizard has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Launceston Rural and Lizard?

      Launceston Rural falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Lizard is covered by Devon & Cornwall Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Launceston Rural and Lizard?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Launceston Rural or Lizard on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Launceston Rural and Lizard. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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