Liskeard Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Liskeard recorded 105 crimes in December 2023, translating to 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents—a rate 18.1% above the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. This figure equates to one reported crime for every 118 residents over the course of the month, highlighting a significant volume of activity relative to the area’s population of 12,388. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 47 incidents (44.8% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (18 cases) and criminal damage and arson (15 cases). These figures contrast sharply with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000), where Liskeard’s rate is 45% higher. Seasonal factors likely contribute to this pattern: December, with its long evenings, Christmas shopping peaks, and holiday-related absences from homes, may create conditions conducive to both violent incidents and property damage. The area’s character as a built-up region within Cornwall, possibly with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, may further explain the prominence of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which often cluster in areas with high foot traffic or nightlife activity. While the UK average for violent crime is lower, Liskeard’s data suggests a need for targeted interventions in spaces where alcohol-fuelled disputes or public disturbances are common.

December 2023 saw marked fluctuations in crime types compared to November. Public order offences surged by 300%, rising from 2 to 8 cases, a jump that may reflect increased incidents during the festive season or heightened enforcement activity. Other crime and possession of weapons both doubled from November levels (0 to 1 cases each), suggesting a potential uptick in unclassified or emerging criminal activity. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 60% (from 5 to 2 cases), possibly due to holiday retail security measures or seasonal shifts in consumer behaviour. Violent crimes, which dominate the local crime picture at 47 cases (44.8% of total), remain 45% above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour also significantly outpaces national rates, with 1.5 per 1,000 residents (61% above the UK average), a figure that may be tied to the area’s built-up nature and potential for crowded public spaces. Meanwhile, burglary and shoplifting are both below UK averages, with burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 (43% below) and shoplifting at 0.2 per 1,000 (59% below), indicating effective local crime prevention strategies or lower foot traffic in retail areas during the month.

The crime rate in Liskeard rose sharply from 6.2 per 1,000 in November to 8.5 per 1,000 in December, marking a 36.3% increase. This translates to roughly 3 crimes reported per day in December, a figure that, while modest on a daily basis, accumulates to a notable monthly total. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 118 residents, a ratio that underscores the relative density of incidents compared to the area’s population size. When scaled to the local context, this means that every resident in Liskeard faces a 1-in-118 chance of being directly affected by crime in a single month—a figure that, while not alarmingly high, suggests room for improvement in community safety measures. The contrast between Liskeard’s crime profile and the UK average is stark in several categories: violent crimes, anti-social behaviour, and criminal damage are all significantly above national rates, whereas burglary and shoplifting are below. This disparity may reflect the area’s unique mix of urban and rural characteristics, where certain crime types are amplified by local conditions while others are mitigated by factors such as lower retail density or community cohesion.