Liskeard Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Liskeard's crime profile in June 2025, accounting for 37.5% of all reported crimes. At 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate was 27.2% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national trends highlights the unique challenges faced by Liskeard, a built-up area within Cornwall's rural landscape. The seasonal shift into summer may partly explain the prominence of violent crime, as extended daylight hours and increased foot traffic in local amenities could create environments conducive to such incidents. Anti-social behaviour (18.8% of crimes) and criminal damage and arson (13.3%) followed closely, with both categories significantly exceeding UK averages. While shoplifting and vehicle crime also rose above national norms, their lower frequency suggests they are not the primary drivers of the area's elevated crime rate. The data shows a clear imbalance between violent and property crime, with the former making up 37.5% of the total compared to 32.5% for property-related offences. This pattern may reflect Liskeard's character as a small town with a mix of residential and commercial areas, where interpersonal conflicts and public disorder are more likely to escalate than large-scale theft. The seasonal context of June—as the start of summer and the beginning of increased tourism in Cornwall—adds complexity to the analysis. While tourism typically correlates with reduced crime in some areas, Liskeard's data suggests the opposite, with violent crime remaining the dominant category. This could indicate that local factors, such as the town's proximity to major roads or its role as a regional hub, may contribute to higher levels of interpersonal conflict during peak travel periods. The overall crime rate, though elevated, remains relatively low compared to larger urban centres, suggesting that Liskeard's challenges are more specific to its size and location rather than systemic issues. The breakdown illustrates a need for targeted interventions focused on reducing violent crime and anti-social behaviour, which appear to be the most pressing concerns for the area's residents.

June 2025 saw a 100% increase in drug-related offences, rising from zero to three incidents—a significant shift that may reflect seasonal patterns or changes in local activity. Vehicle crime also doubled compared to May, with six reported cases, suggesting increased exposure to theft or vandalism during summer months. Theft from the person, which had previously been absent, appeared for the first time this year, indicating a potential shift in criminal focus. These increases contrast with declines in public order offences (-33.3%), criminal damage and arson (-32.0%), and anti-social behaviour (-25.0%), which may be linked to warmer weather reducing outdoor disputes or improved community engagement. The category of violence and sexual offences, at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, was 36% above the UK average, highlighting a critical area for local authorities to address. Public order offences were the only category below the UK average (15% below), due to seasonal changes in community interactions or effective local policing efforts. The data also reveals that criminal damage and arson, though down from May, remained 141% above the national average, underscoring persistent challenges in this area. Residents might find the 100% increase in drug-related offences particularly concerning, as it suggests a new dynamic in local crime patterns that could require additional resources or community initiatives.

Liskeard's crime rate in June 2025 (10.3 per 1,000) marked a 13.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 11.9 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend that may be influenced by seasonal factors. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 4 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 128 crimes within the 30-day period. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 97 residents—a monthly exposure rate that provides a tangible measure of the likelihood of encountering crime for individuals living in Liskeard. This rate, while higher than the UK average, remains relatively low in absolute terms when considering the area's population of 12,388. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the majority of residents (over 90%) were not directly affected by crime in June, which may offer some reassurance to local communities. However, the 27.2% gap between Liskeard's crime rate and the UK average remains significant, particularly given the area's smaller size and lower population density. This discrepancy may be attributed to Liskeard's unique characteristics as a built-up area within Cornwall, where the concentration of services and amenities could create conditions for higher rates of certain crimes compared to more dispersed rural regions. The comparison to the previous month also suggests that efforts to reduce crime may be having an effect, though the persistent elevation above national averages indicates that further work is needed to address underlying factors contributing to the area's crime profile.