Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX8 · Devon
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
PL14 · Cornwall
80
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Liskeard has less crime — 80 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.
Exmouth recorded notably higher crime than Liskeard in February 2026 — 126 vs 80 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exmouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15), while Liskeard has more Anti-social behaviour (6). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Liskeard recorded fewer crimes than Exmouth — 80 vs 126 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Liskeard is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Exmouth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Liskeard had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Liskeard recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 126).