Total Crime Rate
78.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Shortacross View area has the 8th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Liskeard South & Dobwalls , and the 525th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Shortacross View (PL13 1QY) in the last 12 months was 78.4 per 1,000 residents and was 66.4% higher than the Liskeard South & Dobwalls average (47.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 43.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 340.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -13.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shortacross View (PL13 1QY), the main crime hotspot is near Harding Meadow. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Liskeard South & Dobwalls| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harding Meadow | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harding Meadow | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harding Meadow | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harding Meadow | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Harding Meadow | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Harding Meadow | Under investigation |
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