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Crime in Lizard

Lizard had 14 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 26.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 108th of 134 Cornwall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 49% below the middle Cornwall area.

TR12, Cornwall · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lizard

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26.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
108 of 134Cornwall rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
criminal damagemost common7 in 3 months

Month by month

3 Mar 4 Apr 1 May 1 Jun 2 Jul 11 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lizard. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
criminal damage750%
violence536%
theft17%
shoplifting17%

Lizard against Cornwall

TypeLizard per 1,000Middle Cornwall areaChange
Violence9.429.5–
Burglary01.2–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour04.4–
Theft and robbery1.94.5–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Mullion41.7▲ 14%
Lizard26.3–
St Keverne11.6–
Cadgwith3.8–
See every Cornwall area ranked on the crime in Cornwall page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Lizard a safe area?

Lizard had about 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 108 of 134 Cornwall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was criminal damage.

What is the most common crime in Lizard?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was criminal damage (7), followed by violence (5) and theft (1).