Launceston vs Lizard

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Launceston Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Lizard Devon & Cornwall Police

      Launceston vs Lizard Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Launceston
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      788 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.3% 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
      B Lizard
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      788
      379
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      953
      309
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.3%
      ↑22.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Launceston
      B Lizard
      Violent Crime
      400 ↑9%
      163 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      94 ↓49%
      53 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      58 ↓16%
      31 ↑63%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓8%
      10 ↑11%
      Burglary
      30 ↓3%
      11 ↑120%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      74 ↑14%
      63 ↑47%
      Drugs
      12 ↓50%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      50 ↓32%
      25 ↑39%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      1
      Shoplifting
      29 ↓63%
      3 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓57%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓38%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓35%
      14 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lizard is the safer choice — scoring 42/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Launceston safer than Lizard?

      Launceston has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 788 crimes in the last 12 months. Lizard has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 379 crimes. Lizard scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Launceston vs Lizard?

      Launceston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.3% — 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 and Lizard?

      In Launceston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (400 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 and Lizard?

      Launceston recorded 94 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 vs Lizard?

      Violent crime in Launceston totalled 400 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 and Lizard 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%). Lizard recorded 309 crimes previously (now 379, +22.7%).

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

      Launceston 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 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 or Lizard on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.