Liskeard South vs Salcombe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Liskeard South Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Salcombe Devon & Cornwall Police

      Liskeard South vs Salcombe Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Liskeard South
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      773 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.9% trend
      21.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Salcombe
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      172 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Liskeard South
      B Salcombe
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      773
      172
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      629
      183
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑22.9%
      ↓6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Liskeard South
      B Salcombe
      Violent Crime
      318 ↑16%
      75 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      135 ↑8%
      20 ↓41%
      Other Theft
      49 ↑133%
      19 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑129%
      8 ↑100%
      Burglary
      17 ↑42%
      14 ↑133%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      91 ↑26%
      16 ↑0%
      Drugs
      10 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      52 ↑53%
      12 ↓25%
      Robbery
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      58 ↑16%
      3 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑150%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓29%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑8%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Salcombe is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Liskeard South safer than Salcombe?

      Liskeard South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 773 crimes in the last 12 months. Salcombe has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 172 crimes. Salcombe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Liskeard South vs Salcombe?

      Liskeard South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Salcombe shows -6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Liskeard South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (318 incidents). In Salcombe, it is Violent Crime (75 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Liskeard South recorded 135 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Salcombe recorded 20. 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 South vs Salcombe?

      Violent crime in Liskeard South totalled 318 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 75 in Salcombe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Liskeard South recorded 629 crimes (now 773, a change of +22.9%). Salcombe recorded 183 crimes previously (now 172, -6%).

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

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

      Which police force covers Liskeard South and Salcombe?

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

      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 South or Salcombe on a crime map?

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

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