Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL14 · Cornwall
133
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
PL5 · Plymouth
237
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Liskeard has less crime — 133 vs 237 incidents in April 2026.
Plymouth recorded notably higher crime than Liskeard in April 2026 — 237 vs 133 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liskeard sees higher rates of Shoplifting (22), while Plymouth has more Criminal damage & arson (32). 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, Liskeard recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 133 vs 237 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Plymouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liskeard saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Plymouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Liskeard recorded fewer total crimes (133 vs 237).