Liskeard Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Liskeard's crime rate in February 2024 remained slightly below the UK average, at 7.0 per 1,000 residents compared to the national figure of 7.1 per 1,000. This places the area 1.4% below the UK average, a margin that, while modest, reflects consistent trends in local policing and community dynamics. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 47.1% of all incidents—41 cases in total. This category, at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, remains above the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 23.0% of reported crimes (20 incidents) and standing 52% above the UK's 1.1 per 1,000. These figures suggest a combination of local factors and broader national patterns. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—may partly explain the lower overall crime rate compared to busier periods, though the persistence of violent crimes indicates that other drivers, such as socioeconomic factors or policing efforts, are at play. The area's built-up character within Cornwall, combined with its relatively small population, likely contributes to the concentration of certain crime types, particularly those tied to interpersonal interactions and community spaces.

February 2024 saw a marked shift in Liskeard's crime mix, with violent crimes decreasing by 22.6% to 41 incidents—a significant drop from the previous month's 53. This reduction, though not fully explained by the data, may partly reflect seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity and the pre-spring lull. Conversely, burglary and public order crimes both rose sharply, doubling from zero to two and tripling from three to six respectively. These increases, while small in absolute terms, highlight areas requiring closer attention. Shoplifting fell by 66.7% to one incident, a stark contrast to the previous month's three, underscoring the volatility of certain crime categories. The area's violent crime rate—3.3 per 1,000—remains 32% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (1.6 per 1,000) is 52% above the UK's 1.1 per 1,000. Such disparities suggest that local dynamics, including community cohesion or policing strategies, may play a role in shaping these figures.

Liskeard's crime rate in February 2024 stood at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, a 10.3% decrease from the previous month's 7.8 per 1,000. This marks a notable shift in the area's monthly crime profile, with overall crime falling below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the 87 total crimes reported over 29 days equate to roughly 3 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a built-up area of Cornwall. When viewed through a population lens, the monthly exposure rate reveals that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 142 residents in February. This statistic, while seemingly low, reflects the cumulative effect of incidents across the month and offers a measure of risk relative to the area's population size. The decline from the previous month's rate may partly reflect seasonal patterns, as February typically sees lower outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in certain crime types. However, the persistent presence of violent and anti-social crimes suggests that local factors continue to influence the crime profile.