Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX3 · Devon
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL14 · Cornwall
133
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Exeter has less crime — 20 vs 133 incidents in April 2026.
Liskeard recorded substantially more crime than Exeter in April 2026 — 133 incidents compared to 20, a 6.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Other theft (4) and Public order (4), while Liskeard has more Shoplifting (22) and 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, Exeter recorded fewer crimes than Liskeard — 20 vs 133 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Exeter is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Exeter saw higher rates of Other theft and Public order while Liskeard had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Exeter recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 133).