Liskeard vs Plymouth — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Liskeard

PL14 · Cornwall

133

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences56
  • Shoplifting22
  • Anti-social behaviour12

Plymouth

PL4 · Plymouth

911

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences391
  • Anti-social behaviour145
  • Shoplifting85

Liskeard has less crime — 133 vs 911 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Liskeard in April 2026 — 911 incidents compared to 133, a 6.8x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Plymouth records significantly more (391 vs 56 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Liskeard or Plymouth safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Liskeard recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 133 vs 911 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Plymouth is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Liskeard and Plymouth?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Liskeard recorded 56 incidents of this type vs 391 in Plymouth. Overall, Liskeard had fewer total crimes (133 vs 911).

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