Liskeard Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Liskeard, 6.2 crimes were reported in November 2023 — 17.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This rate translates to a 1-in-161 chance of experiencing a crime over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (35.1% of all reported incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (28.6%) and criminal damage and arson (10.4%). These patterns align with seasonal dynamics in November, when darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night may heighten opportunities for certain offences. While violent crime rates in Liskeard (2.2 per 1,000) are 15% below the UK average for this category, anti-social behaviour remains high — 71% above the national benchmark. This contrast may reflect local factors such as community density or the presence of transient populations during peak tourist seasons from the data alone. The lower-than-average vehicle crime rate (80% below UK levels) could indicate effective local policing in high-traffic areas or a smaller number of vehicles per capita. These figures illustrate a town where personal safety is generally better than the national average, but where targeted issues like anti-social behaviour demand continued attention.

November 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with three categories increasing by 100% compared to October: drugs offences (from 0 to 3), robbery (from 0 to 1), and bicycle theft (from 0 to 1). These jumps, while statistically significant, remain low in absolute terms given Liskeard's population of 12,388. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 44.4% (from 9 to 5), possibly linked to the timing of Black Friday sales — a period when retailers may invest in security measures that deter theft. Anti-social behaviour, however, remained a persistent concern, with rates 71% above the UK average (1.8 vs 1.1 per 1,000). This discrepancy may be partly explained by the built-up nature of Liskeard, where higher population density in urban areas can amplify noise disputes or alcohol-related incidents. The town's criminal damage and arson rate (0.7 per 1,000) was 19% above the UK average, a figure that could be influenced by seasonal factors like Bonfire Night, when fireworks and celebratory activities might inadvertently increase the risk of property damage. These fluctuations illustrate the combination of local conditions and national trends, with some categories showing marked divergence from the UK profile.

Liskeard's crime rate in November 2023 (6.2 per 1,000) represented a 30.7% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.8 per 1,000 — a shift that, while significant, still leaves the area 17.3% below the UK average. On a daily basis, residents faced an average of 3 crimes per day, a figure that may feel more tangible when broken down: in any given day, the likelihood of experiencing a crime is roughly 1-in-408 for Liskeard residents. Over the course of the month, this aggregates to a 1-in-161 chance per person, a ratio that puts the town's safety profile into sharper focus compared to the UK's broader context. The population-scaled perspective also reveals stark contrasts: while Liskeard's anti-social behaviour rate is 71% above the UK average, its vehicle crime rate is 80% below — a divergence that may reflect the area's relatively small number of cars per capita or effective local deterrents. These comparisons highlight the importance of viewing crime statistics through both absolute and relative lenses, ensuring that residents understand their specific risks without overgeneralising from national data.