Crime Rate in Blackpool: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackpool

The total recorded crimes in Blackpool, Blackpool in January 2025 are around 2,192 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackpool crime rate of 15.54 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Blackpool, encompassing approximately 141,039 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (796) incidents (-9.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (615) incidents (6.40% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (158) incidents (-0.63% decrease)
Blackpool Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Clifton Street with total crimes: 42
  • Hull Road with total crimes: 28
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28

Blackpool Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Talbot (326 crimes), and the safest, Norbreck (22 crimes), is 304 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Blackpool.

Similarly, the area of Central Blackpool (399 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hoohill (38 crimes), with a difference of 361 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Blackpool.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Talbot326
Bloomfield282
Claremont272
Waterloo140
Park138

Safest Wards:

Squires Gate40
Bispham37
Anchorsholme37
Stanley29
Norbreck22

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Blackpool399
South Promenade & Seasiders Way278
North Shore242
Little Marton & Marton Moss Side138
North East Centre132

Safest Areas:

Squires Gate51
Norbreck & Bispham43
Common Edge41
Little Bispham & Anchorsholme41
Hoohill38

Blackpool Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (796 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (615 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 883 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 578 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (870 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (663 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (940 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (790 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (840 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (754 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (956 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (811 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 925 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 845 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1812 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1578 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 995 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 124.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 238 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025109
December 2024109
November 202490
October 2024119
September 2024120
August 2024108
July 2024102
June 2024238

A total of 138 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202511
December 202410
November 202412
October 202423
September 202410
August 202414
July 202410
June 202448

A total of 447 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 55.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202550
December 202459
November 202448
October 202451
September 202447
August 202445
July 202455
June 202492

A total of 151 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202513
December 202411
November 202412
October 202412
September 202419
August 202423
July 202425
June 202436

A total of 718 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 89.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202568
December 202465
November 202468
October 202478
September 202476
August 2024105
July 202478
June 2024180

A total of 8022 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1002.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1812 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025796
December 2024883
November 2024870
October 2024940
September 2024840
August 2024956
July 2024925
June 20241812

A total of 1330 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 166.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 334 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025129
December 2024130
November 2024136
October 2024128
September 2024142
August 2024148
July 2024183
June 2024334

A total of 237 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202525
December 202424
November 202423
October 202421
September 202427
August 202437
July 202424
June 202456

A total of 212 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202515
December 202420
November 202433
October 202423
September 202429
August 202425
July 202431
June 202436

A total of 493 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 61.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202558
December 202456
November 202458
October 202454
September 202463
August 202445
July 202451
June 2024108

A total of 790 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 98.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202568
December 202457
November 202470
October 2024116
September 2024113
August 202485
July 202499
June 2024182

A total of 6634 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 829.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1578 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025615
December 2024578
November 2024663
October 2024790
September 2024754
August 2024811
July 2024845
June 20241578

A total of 1178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 147.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 322 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202577
December 202497
November 2024127
October 2024156
September 2024112
August 2024142
July 2024145
June 2024322

A total of 1463 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 182.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 320 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025158
December 2024159
November 2024153
October 2024171
September 2024151
August 2024176
July 2024175
June 2024320

High Crime Locations Blackpool in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Blackpool postcode area is presented below.

1. Clifton Street (Map)
Total42
Anti-social behaviour17
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order3
Other theft2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Shoplifting1
2. Hull Road (Map)
Total28
Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences7
Possession of weapons2
Vehicle crime1
Shoplifting1
Burglary1
Bicycle theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting11
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2
Other crime1
Drugs1
4. Queen Street (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
5. The Strand (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
6. New Larkhill Street (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour16

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