Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX7 · Devon
69
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL14 · Cornwall
80
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Dawlish has less crime — 69 vs 80 incidents in February 2026.
Liskeard saw somewhat more crime than Dawlish in February 2026 (80 vs 69 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dawlish sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while Liskeard has more Anti-social behaviour (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dawlish recorded fewer crimes than Liskeard — 69 vs 80 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Dawlish is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dawlish saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Liskeard had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dawlish recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 80).