Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL16 · Devon
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL14 · Cornwall
80
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lifton has less crime — 5 vs 80 incidents in February 2026.
Liskeard recorded substantially more crime than Lifton in February 2026 — 80 incidents compared to 5, a 16.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lifton sees higher rates of Public order (2) and Burglary (1), while Liskeard has more Shoplifting (12) and 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, Lifton recorded fewer crimes than Liskeard — 5 vs 80 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Lifton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Lifton saw higher rates of Public order and Burglary while Liskeard had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Lifton recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 80).