Crime Rate in Blackpool: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackpool

The total recorded crimes in Blackpool, UK in May 2025 are around 2,830 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackpool crime rate of 20.07 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1047) incidents (16.72% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (826) incidents (-3.05% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (161) incidents (8.05% increase)
Blackpool Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clifton Street with total crimes: 67
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 59
  • Hull Road with total crimes: 50

Blackpool Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Talbot (491 crimes), and the safest, Stanley (34 crimes), is 457 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Blackpool.

Similarly, the area of Central Blackpool (593 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Norbreck & Bispham (44 crimes), with a difference of 549 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Blackpool.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Talbot491
Bloomfield404
Claremont364
Park164
Clifton163

Safest Wards:

Anchorsholme58
Norbreck52
Squires Gate49
Bispham40
Stanley34

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Blackpool593
South Promenade & Seasiders Way350
North Shore311
North East Centre160
Little Marton & Marton Moss Side159

Safest Areas:

Little Bispham & Anchorsholme76
Squires Gate74
Common Edge49
Hoohill46
Norbreck & Bispham44

Blackpool Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1047 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (826 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (897 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (852 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1015 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (752 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 775 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 613 incidents.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1238 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 112.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025151
April 2025132
March 2025128
February 202570
January 2025109
December 2024109
November 202490
October 2024119
September 2024120
August 2024108
July 2024102

A total of 289 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202533
March 202523
February 202524
January 202525
December 202424
November 202423
October 202421
September 202427
August 202437
July 202424

A total of 828 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202572
March 202584
February 202580
January 202568
December 202465
November 202468
October 202478
September 202476
August 2024105
July 202478

A total of 1797 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 163.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025156
April 2025174
March 2025175
February 2025149
January 2025158
December 2024159
November 2024153
October 2024171
September 2024151
August 2024176
July 2024175

A total of 637 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202570
April 202564
March 202572
February 202546
January 202558
December 202456
November 202458
October 202454
September 202463
August 202445
July 202451

A total of 132 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 20258
February 20259
January 202511
December 202410
November 202412
October 202423
September 202410
August 202414
July 202410

A total of 9944 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 904.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1047 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251047
April 2025897
March 20251015
February 2025775
January 2025796
December 2024883
November 2024870
October 2024940
September 2024840
August 2024956
July 2024925

A total of 193 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202517
March 202520
February 202521
January 202513
December 202411
November 202412
October 202412
September 202419
August 202423
July 202425

A total of 1575 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 143.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 183 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025154
April 2025146
March 2025143
February 2025136
January 2025129
December 2024130
November 2024136
October 2024128
September 2024142
August 2024148
July 2024183

A total of 8099 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 736.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 852 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025826
April 2025852
March 2025752
February 2025613
January 2025615
December 2024578
November 2024663
October 2024790
September 2024754
August 2024811
July 2024845

A total of 925 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 84.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202577
April 202594
March 202588
February 202558
January 202568
December 202457
November 202470
October 2024116
September 2024113
August 202485
July 202499

A total of 579 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202551
March 202559
February 202559
January 202550
December 202459
November 202448
October 202451
September 202447
August 202445
July 202455

A total of 260 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202517
March 202528
February 202519
January 202515
December 202420
November 202433
October 202423
September 202429
August 202425
July 202431

A total of 1448 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 131.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025161
April 2025149
March 2025155
February 2025127
January 202577
December 202497
November 2024127
October 2024156
September 2024112
August 2024142
July 2024145

High Crime Locations Blackpool in May 2025

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

1. Clifton Street (Map)
Total67
Violence and sexual offences28
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order6
Other theft6
Drugs5
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons2
Theft from the person1
Bicycle theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total59
Shoplifting23
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order6
Drugs4
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
3. Hull Road (Map)
Total50
Anti-social behaviour16
Violence and sexual offences13
Shoplifting5
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2
Bicycle theft2
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
4. The Strand (Map)
Total43
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour13
Other theft4
Theft from the person2
Public order2
Drugs2
Robbery1
Other crime1
5. Coronation Street (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences15
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
6. Gerry Richardson Way (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs5
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order3

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