Launceston vs Liskeard South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Launceston Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Liskeard South Devon & Cornwall Police

      Launceston vs Liskeard South Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Launceston
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      788 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Liskeard South
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      773 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.9% trend
      21.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Launceston
      B Liskeard South
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      788
      773
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      953
      629
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.3%
      ↑22.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      21.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Launceston
      B Liskeard South
      Violent Crime
      400 ↑9%
      318 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      94 ↓49%
      135 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      58 ↓16%
      49 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓8%
      16 ↑129%
      Burglary
      30 ↓3%
      17 ↑42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      74 ↑14%
      91 ↑26%
      Drugs
      12 ↓50%
      10 ↑0%
      Public Order
      50 ↓32%
      52 ↑53%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      3 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      29 ↓63%
      58 ↑16%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓57%
      5 ↑150%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓38%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓35%
      13 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Launceston safer than Liskeard South?

      Launceston has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 788 crimes in the last 12 months. Liskeard South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 773 crimes. Launceston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Launceston vs Liskeard South?

      Launceston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Liskeard South shows +22.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Launceston and Liskeard South?

      In Launceston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (400 incidents). In Liskeard South, it is Violent Crime (318 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Launceston and Liskeard South?

      Launceston recorded 94 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Liskeard South recorded 135. 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 vs Liskeard South?

      Violent crime in Launceston totalled 400 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 318 in Liskeard South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Launceston and Liskeard South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Launceston recorded 953 crimes (now 788, a change of -17.3%). Liskeard South recorded 629 crimes previously (now 773, +22.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Launceston and Liskeard South?

      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 has a resolution rate of 0% and Liskeard South has 21.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Launceston and Liskeard South?

      Launceston falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Liskeard South 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 and Liskeard South?

      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 or Liskeard South on a crime map?

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

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