Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX7 · Devon
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL14 · Cornwall
133
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dawlish has less crime — 81 vs 133 incidents in April 2026.
Liskeard recorded notably higher crime than Dawlish in April 2026 — 133 vs 81 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dawlish sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Liskeard has more Anti-social behaviour (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dawlish recorded fewer crimes than Liskeard — 81 vs 133 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Dawlish is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dawlish saw higher rates of Public order while Liskeard had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dawlish recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 133).