Devon & Cornwall Police

Is Lipson & Laira Safe?

Crime statistics for Lipson & Laira. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 3,173 crimes
8 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

3,173 Crimes (last 12 months)
17.2% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓8.5% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 3,173 total crimes recorded in Lipson & Laira

Violent Crime
1,420 44.8%
Anti-Social Behaviour
398 12.5%
Criminal Damage & Arson
291 9.2%
Other Theft
226 7.1%
Public Order
178 5.6%
Shoplifting
151 4.8%
Drugs
136 4.3%
Vehicle Crime
128 4%
Other Crime
74 2.3%
Burglary
70 2.2%
Possession of Weapons
52 1.6%
Theft from Person
24 0.8%
Bicycle Theft
14 0.4%
Robbery
11 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Lipson & Laira — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lipson & Laira safe?

Lipson & Laira has a CrimeRadar safety score of 8/100, rated High Crime. A total of 3,173 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 8.5% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Lipson & Laira are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Lipson & Laira in the last 12 months?

3,173 crimes were recorded in Lipson & Laira in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 8.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (3,469 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,420 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Lipson & Laira?

The most common crime in Lipson & Laira is Violent Crime, with 1,420 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 44.8% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Lipson & Laira increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Lipson & Laira is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 8.5% — from 3,469 crimes in the previous 12 months to 3,173 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Lipson & Laira?

Lipson & Laira has a safety score of 8 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Lipson & Laira compare to the Devon & Cornwall Police average?

Lipson & Laira has a safety score of 8/100, while the Devon & Cornwall Police force area average is 34/100. Lipson & Laira is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Lipson & Laira?

17.2% of crimes recorded in Lipson & Laira resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Devon & Cornwall Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Lipson & Laira?

1,420 violent crimes were recorded in Lipson & Laira in the last 12 months — representing 44.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 398 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Lipson & Laira last updated?

The crime data for Lipson & Laira was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Lipson & Laira with other areas?

You can compare Lipson & Laira with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.