Liskeard Rural vs South Molton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    43/100
    Liskeard Rural Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      37/100
      South Molton Devon & Cornwall Police

      Liskeard Rural vs South Molton Results

      A
      43/100
      Below Average
      Liskeard Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      448 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.9% trend
      40% resolved
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      VS
      B
      37/100
      Below Average
      South Molton
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      434 crimes / 12m
      ↑28% trend
      18.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Liskeard Rural
      B South Molton
      Safety Score
      43/100 Below Average
      37/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      448
      434
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      520
      339
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.9%
      ↑28%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Liskeard Rural
      B South Molton
      Violent Crime
      236 ↑2%
      204 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↓55%
      59 ↑28%
      Other Theft
      50 ↑35%
      28 ↑56%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑0%
      15 ↑114%
      Burglary
      11 ↑22%
      17 ↑113%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↓18%
      33 ↓3%
      Drugs
      9 ↑13%
      7 ↑0%
      Public Order
      24 ↓48%
      30 ↑67%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      6
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓60%
      21 ↑133%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓22%
      5 ↓71%
      Overall Verdict
      A Liskeard Rural is the safer choice — scoring 43/100 vs 37/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Liskeard Rural safer than South Molton?

      Liskeard Rural has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 448 crimes in the last 12 months. South Molton has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) with 434 crimes. Liskeard Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Liskeard Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.9% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Rural and South Molton?

      In Liskeard Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (236 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 Rural and South Molton?

      Liskeard Rural recorded 47 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 Rural vs South Molton?

      Violent crime in Liskeard Rural totalled 236 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 Rural and South Molton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Liskeard Rural recorded 520 crimes (now 448, a change of -13.9%). South Molton recorded 339 crimes previously (now 434, +28%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Liskeard Rural 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 Rural has a resolution rate of 40% 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 Rural and South Molton?

      Liskeard Rural 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 Rural 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 Rural or South Molton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Liskeard Rural 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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