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Crime in Lifton

Lifton had 8 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 18.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 18 West Devon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle West Devon area. Crime was down 56% on the three months before.

PL16, West Devon · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Lifton

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18.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 18West Devon rank1st is the highest rate
-56%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common3 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 8 Apr 5 May 2 Jun 2 Jul 4 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Lifton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence338%
anti-social behaviour225%
weapons113%
criminal damage113%
theft113%

Lifton against West Devon

TypeLifton per 1,000Middle West Devon areaChange
Violence6.810–
Burglary00–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour4.60–
Theft and robbery2.30–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Launceston95.2▼ 4%
Lifton18.2▼ 56%
Lamerton7.1–
See every West Devon area ranked on the crime in West Devon page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Lifton a safe area?

Lifton had about 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 18 West Devon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Lifton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (3), followed by anti-social behaviour (2) and weapons (1).