Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL14 · Cornwall
80
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL2 · Plymouth
336
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Liskeard has less crime — 80 vs 336 incidents in February 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Liskeard in February 2026 — 336 incidents compared to 80, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liskeard sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12), while Plymouth has more Criminal damage & arson (40). Liskeard is below the national average while Plymouth is above, making Liskeard the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Liskeard recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 80 vs 336 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Liskeard is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Liskeard saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Plymouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Liskeard recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 336).