Liskeard South vs Torquay Town Centre

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Liskeard South Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Torquay Town Centre Devon & Cornwall Police

      Liskeard South vs Torquay Town Centre 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
      2/100
      High Crime
      Torquay Town Centre
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      2,429 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.5% trend
      17.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Liskeard South
      B Torquay Town Centre
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      773
      2,429
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      629
      1,920
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑22.9%
      ↑26.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.8%
      17.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Liskeard South
      B Torquay Town Centre
      Violent Crime
      318 ↑16%
      900 ↑44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      135 ↑8%
      533 ↑29%
      Other Theft
      49 ↑133%
      170 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑129%
      48 ↓16%
      Burglary
      17 ↑42%
      68 ↑28%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      91 ↑26%
      199 ↑28%
      Drugs
      10 ↑0%
      89 ↓3%
      Public Order
      52 ↑53%
      141 ↑33%
      Robbery
      3 ↑0%
      25 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      58 ↑16%
      156 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑150%
      26 ↓28%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      9 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓29%
      43 ↑115%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑8%
      22 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      A Liskeard South is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Liskeard South safer than Torquay Town Centre?

      Liskeard South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 773 crimes in the last 12 months. Torquay Town Centre has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 2,429 crimes. Liskeard South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Liskeard South vs Torquay Town Centre?

      Liskeard South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Torquay Town Centre shows +26.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Liskeard South and Torquay Town Centre?

      In Liskeard South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (318 incidents). In Torquay Town Centre, it is Violent Crime (900 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Liskeard South and Torquay Town Centre?

      Liskeard South recorded 135 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Torquay Town Centre recorded 533. 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 Torquay Town Centre?

      Violent crime in Liskeard South totalled 318 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 900 in Torquay Town Centre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Liskeard South and Torquay Town Centre 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%). Torquay Town Centre recorded 1,920 crimes previously (now 2,429, +26.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Liskeard South and Torquay Town Centre?

      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 Torquay Town Centre has 17.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Liskeard South and Torquay Town Centre?

      Liskeard South falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Torquay Town Centre 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 Torquay Town Centre?

      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 Torquay Town Centre on a crime map?

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

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