Crime Rate in Blackpool: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackpool

The total recorded crimes in Blackpool, UK in July 2025 are around 2,772 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackpool crime rate of 19.65 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1011) incidents (5.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (826) incidents (6.31% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (168) incidents (7.69% increase)
Blackpool Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 69
  • Clifton Street with total crimes: 48
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 39

Blackpool Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Talbot (467 crimes), and the safest, Norbreck (41 crimes), is 426 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Blackpool.

Similarly, the area of Central Blackpool (555 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hoohill (42 crimes), with a difference of 513 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Blackpool.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Talbot467
Claremont388
Bloomfield387
Waterloo183
Clifton177

Safest Wards:

Greenlands53
Squires Gate46
Stanley46
Anchorsholme45
Norbreck41

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Blackpool555
South Promenade & Seasiders Way374
North Shore312
Little Marton & Marton Moss Side184
North East Centre183

Safest Areas:

Squires Gate67
Norbreck & Bispham67
Common Edge59
Little Bispham & Anchorsholme57
Hoohill42

Blackpool Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1011 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 826 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (957 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (777 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10987 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 915.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1047 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251011
June 2025957
May 20251047
April 2025897
March 20251015
February 2025775
January 2025796
December 2024883
November 2024870
October 2024940
September 2024840
August 2024956

A total of 325 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202524
May 202528
April 202533
March 202523
February 202524
January 202525
December 202424
November 202423
October 202421
September 202427
August 202437

A total of 8857 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 738.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 852 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025826
June 2025777
May 2025826
April 2025852
March 2025752
February 2025613
January 2025615
December 2024578
November 2024663
October 2024790
September 2024754
August 2024811

A total of 986 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202585
June 202575
May 202577
April 202594
March 202588
February 202558
January 202568
December 202457
November 202470
October 2024116
September 2024113
August 202485

A total of 1442 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 120.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025161
June 2025145
May 2025151
April 2025132
March 2025128
February 202570
January 2025109
December 2024109
November 202490
October 2024119
September 2024120
August 2024108

A total of 1648 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 137.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025128
June 2025128
May 2025154
April 2025146
March 2025143
February 2025136
January 2025129
December 2024130
November 2024136
October 2024128
September 2024142
August 2024148

A total of 710 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202565
June 202559
May 202570
April 202564
March 202572
February 202546
January 202558
December 202456
November 202458
October 202454
September 202463
August 202445

A total of 894 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202565
June 202579
May 202554
April 202572
March 202584
February 202580
January 202568
December 202465
November 202468
October 202478
September 202476
August 2024105

A total of 1946 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 162.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025168
June 2025156
May 2025156
April 2025174
March 2025175
February 2025149
January 2025158
December 2024159
November 2024153
October 2024171
September 2024151
August 2024176

A total of 143 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20258
May 202511
April 202514
March 20258
February 20259
January 202511
December 202410
November 202412
October 202423
September 202410
August 202414

A total of 268 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202517
May 202520
April 202517
March 202528
February 202519
January 202515
December 202420
November 202433
October 202423
September 202429
August 202425

A total of 1505 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 125.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202599
June 2025103
May 2025161
April 2025149
March 2025155
February 2025127
January 202577
December 202497
November 2024127
October 2024156
September 2024112
August 2024142

A total of 666 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202570
June 202572
May 202555
April 202551
March 202559
February 202559
January 202550
December 202459
November 202448
October 202451
September 202447
August 202445

A total of 206 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202515
May 202520
April 202517
March 202520
February 202521
January 202513
December 202411
November 202412
October 202412
September 202419
August 202423

High Crime Locations Blackpool in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total69
Shoplifting27
Violence and sexual offences19
Anti-social behaviour14
Theft from the person3
Drugs3
Other theft2
Robbery1
2. Clifton Street (Map)
Total48
Violence and sexual offences20
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order5
Other theft3
Drugs3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Theft from the person1
Possession of weapons1
3. Queen Street (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order7
Theft from the person2
Shoplifting2
Robbery2
Possession of weapons2
Other theft2
Drugs1
4. Hull Road (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft3
Theft from the person2
Other crime1
5. Coronation Street (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
Shoplifting1
Other crime1
6. Astling Green (Map)
Total23
Anti-social behaviour21
Public order2

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