Liskeard Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

August 2023 saw Liskeard’s overall crime rate at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 34.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marked a continuation of the area’s historically lower crime profile compared to national trends, though one category stood out: shoplifting, which occurred at a rate of 1.2 per 1,000 — 100% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This anomaly may partly explain the 114.3% month-on-month increase in shoplifting, rising from seven incidents in July to 15 in August. The top three crime types — shoplifting, violence and sexual offences, and anti-social behaviour — accounted for 62.5% of all reported crimes, reflecting a mix of property and personal crime concerns. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as August is a peak holiday month in Cornwall, potentially increasing foot traffic in retail areas and leaving some properties unoccupied. However, violent crime rates in Liskeard were lower than the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 1.1 per 1,000 — 58% below the UK rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This suggests that while retail-focused crimes may spike during tourist seasons, broader patterns of violence remain subdued in this built-up area. The data also highlights a sharp contrast in crime type distribution: whereas the UK average sees anti-social behaviour as the most common offence, Liskeard’s highest category was shoplifting, indicating a different local dynamic shaped by its economic and geographic context.

August 2023 revealed striking shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting surging by 114.3% compared to July, driven by a jump from seven to 15 incidents. This escalation brought the rate to 1.2 per 1,000 — double the UK average — suggesting targeted retail vulnerabilities or increased tourist activity. Concurrently, public order offences surged 600% (from one to seven), though this category’s rate remained aligned with the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, however, dropped by 61.3% to 12 incidents, a sharp decline from 31 in July. This decrease may reflect seasonal changes, with fewer incidents during the summer months when local amenities are more frequently used. Violence and sexual offences fell by 12.5% to 14 incidents, maintaining Liskeard’s position 58% below the UK average. This contrast with the shoplifting spike underscores a combination of crime types, where property-focused offences rose while personal safety concerns decreased. For residents, the shoplifting trend offers a concrete insight: retail outlets in Liskeard may need enhanced security measures during peak tourist periods, as the rate of shoplifting here is twice the national average. Other theft also fell by 16.7% to five incidents, though this category remained 37% below the UK average, indicating persistent lower levels of personal property crime.

Liskeard’s crime rate in August 2023 (5.3 per 1,000) was 8.3% lower than the previous month’s rate of 5.8 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. This monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 188 residents over the course of the month — a figure that, while locally significant, remains well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of two crimes per day, a figure that aligns with Liskeard’s generally low-crime profile compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the population of 12,388, the 66 total crimes reported in August mean that each resident faced a 0.045% chance of being directly involved in a crime, a rate that is 34.6% below the UK average. This disparity highlights Liskeard’s unique position as a smaller built-up area within Cornwall, where community policing and lower population density may contribute to reduced crime rates. The drop in anti-social behaviour — from 31 to 12 incidents — further illustrates how local dynamics can diverge from national trends. While the UK average for anti-social behaviour is 1.4 per 1,000, Liskeard’s rate of 1.0 per 1,000 in August was 31% below this figure, suggesting effective community engagement or environmental factors that discourage such behaviour. These comparisons reinforce the idea that crime patterns in Liskeard are shaped by its specific geographic and social context, rather than following the same trajectories as larger, more densely populated areas.