Total Crime Rate
48.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
37.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Wherry Way area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Liskeard Central , and the 905th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wherry Way (PL14 4NS) in the last 12 months was 48.4 per 1,000 residents and was 65.7% lower than the Liskeard Central average (141.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 42.9% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 37.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 27.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wherry Way (PL14 4NS), the main crime hotspot is near Newton Court. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Dawes Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Havett Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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