Liskeard North vs South Molton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Liskeard North Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      37/100
      South Molton Devon & Cornwall Police

      Liskeard North vs South Molton Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Liskeard North
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      736 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.2% trend
      23.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      37/100
      Below Average
      South Molton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      434 crimes / 12m
      ↑28% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Liskeard North
      B South Molton
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      37/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      736
      434
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      656
      339
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.2%
      ↑28%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.5%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Liskeard North
      B South Molton
      Violent Crime
      338 ↑5%
      204 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      98 ↓17%
      59 ↑28%
      Other Theft
      45 ↑10%
      28 ↑56%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑33%
      15 ↑114%
      Burglary
      15 ↑36%
      17 ↑113%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      87 ↑58%
      33 ↓3%
      Drugs
      16 ↑167%
      7 ↑0%
      Public Order
      38 ↑3%
      30 ↑67%
      Robbery
      7 ↑250%
      6
      Shoplifting
      52 ↑30%
      21 ↑133%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      11
      4 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑50%
      5 ↓71%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Liskeard North safer than South Molton?

      Liskeard North has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 736 crimes in the last 12 months. South Molton has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) with 434 crimes. South Molton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Liskeard North vs South Molton?

      Liskeard North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Molton shows +28% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Liskeard North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (338 incidents). In South Molton, it is Violent Crime (204 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Liskeard North recorded 98 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Molton recorded 59. 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 Liskeard North vs South Molton?

      Violent crime in Liskeard North totalled 338 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 204 in South Molton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Liskeard North recorded 656 crimes (now 736, a change of +12.2%). South Molton recorded 339 crimes previously (now 434, +28%).

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

      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. Liskeard North has a resolution rate of 23.5% and South Molton has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Liskeard North and South Molton?

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

      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 Liskeard North or South Molton on a crime map?

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

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