Liskeard Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Liskeard's crime profile in June 2024, accounting for 50.8% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 10.8 per 1,000 residents, the area's rate is 31.7% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This stark divergence from the national picture highlights the localised nature of crime patterns in Liskeard, a built-up area within Cornwall's rural landscape. The prominence of violent crime contrasts sharply with the UK average for this category, which stands at 2.8 per 1,000 (99% below Liskeard's rate). Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also feature prominently, with rates 50% and 80% above UK averages respectively. These figures align with the seasonal context of June, the start of summer when Liskeard's tourism sector begins to ramp up. While the area's coastal location typically draws visitors, the elevated levels of violent crime may partly explain the higher-than-average rates. The breakdown shows a distinct imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former comprising 68% of total incidents compared to 28% for property crimes. This suggests a different dynamic at play compared to other areas where property crime often dominates. The seasonal context of longer daylight hours and increased foot traffic in public spaces may contribute to the heightened focus on violent crime, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis. Liskeard's crime profile thus presents a unique challenge, requiring targeted strategies to address the specific drivers of violent crime in this part of Cornwall.

June 2024 saw a 44.7% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 47 to 68 incidents. This jump, which outpaces the UK average for this category by 99%, suggests a significant shift in local crime dynamics. Concurrently, theft from the person increased by 100% (0 to 1 incident), while shoplifting dropped by 72.7% (11 to 3 incidents). These contrasting trends highlight the complexity of crime patterns in Liskeard. The category of violence and sexual offences is particularly striking, with a rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents compared to the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. This discrepancy of 99% above the UK average underscores the need for targeted interventions in this area. Meanwhile, shoplifting's 68% below the UK average (0.2 vs 0.6 per 1,000) indicates a notable localised difference, possibly linked to Liskeard's retail environment and the impact of reduced summer tourism in early June. The 15.6% increase in overall crime rate from 9.4 to 10.8 per 1,000 residents between May and June reflects a troubling trend, particularly given the seasonal context. Residents should be aware that while some categories like vehicle crime dropped by 50% (2 to 1 incident), others such as anti-social behaviour rose 50% above the UK average. These findings suggest a mixed picture where some crime types are improving while others are worsening, requiring a nuanced approach to local policing and community engagement.

Liskeard's crime rate in June 2024 rose to 10.8 per 1,000 residents, a 15.6% increase from May's 9.4 per 1,000. This shift means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 92 residents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day, a figure that may seem significant to local residents. When compared to the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, Liskeard's rate is higher, with the gap widening across multiple categories. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Liskeard's 12,388 residents face a crime risk that is 31.7% above the national average. This comparison is particularly stark when considering that Liskeard's violent crime rate is 99% above the UK average, with 5.5 per 1,000 residents compared to the national 2.8 per 1,000. The daily crime context provides a tangible measure for residents: with 4 crimes reported every day, this equates to roughly one in every 23 residents encountering a crime in the course of a week. The previous month's rate of 9.4 per 1,000 indicates a recent upward trend, though it remains to be seen whether this will continue into subsequent months. These figures place Liskeard in a unique position compared to other areas in Cornwall, where crime rates are generally lower. The localised nature of these statistics suggests that factors specific to Liskeard, such as its built-up character within a rural county, may contribute to the higher-than-average crime rates observed.