Crime Rate in Blackpool: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackpool

The total recorded crimes in Blackpool, UK in March 2025 are around 2,750 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackpool crime rate of 19.50 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1015) incidents (30.97% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (752) incidents (22.68% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (175) incidents (17.45% increase)
Blackpool Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clifton Street with total crimes: 55
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 53
  • Hull Road with total crimes: 44

Blackpool Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Talbot (434 crimes), and the safest, Norbreck (35 crimes), is 399 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Blackpool.

Similarly, the area of Central Blackpool (499 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Squires Gate (44 crimes), with a difference of 455 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Blackpool.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Talbot434
Claremont348
Bloomfield342
Park184
Clifton147

Safest Wards:

Squires Gate50
Bispham49
Anchorsholme46
Highfield37
Norbreck35

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Blackpool499
South Promenade & Seasiders Way365
North Shore308
North East Centre172
Little Marton & Marton Moss Side147

Safest Areas:

Churchtown72
Hoohill68
Little Bispham & Anchorsholme56
Norbreck & Bispham55
Squires Gate44

Blackpool Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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 882 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 88.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202584
February 202580
January 202568
December 202465
November 202468
October 202478
September 202476
August 2024105
July 202478
June 2024180

A total of 155 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 202511
December 202410
November 202412
October 202423
September 202410
August 202414
July 202410
June 202448

A total of 611 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 61.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202572
February 202546
January 202558
December 202456
November 202458
October 202454
September 202463
August 202445
July 202451
June 2024108

A total of 1460 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 146.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 322 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025155
February 2025127
January 202577
December 202497
November 2024127
October 2024156
September 2024112
August 2024142
July 2024145
June 2024322

A total of 9812 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 981.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1812 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251015
February 2025775
January 2025796
December 2024883
November 2024870
October 2024940
September 2024840
August 2024956
July 2024925
June 20241812

A total of 284 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202524
January 202525
December 202424
November 202423
October 202421
September 202427
August 202437
July 202424
June 202456

A total of 7999 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 799.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1578 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025752
February 2025613
January 2025615
December 2024578
November 2024663
October 2024790
September 2024754
August 2024811
July 2024845
June 20241578

A total of 1787 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 178.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 320 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025175
February 2025149
January 2025158
December 2024159
November 2024153
October 2024171
September 2024151
August 2024176
July 2024175
June 2024320

A total of 565 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202559
February 202559
January 202550
December 202459
November 202448
October 202451
September 202447
August 202445
July 202455
June 202492

A total of 1609 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 160.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 334 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025143
February 2025136
January 2025129
December 2024130
November 2024136
October 2024128
September 2024142
August 2024148
July 2024183
June 2024334

A total of 1193 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 119.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 238 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025128
February 202570
January 2025109
December 2024109
November 202490
October 2024119
September 2024120
August 2024108
July 2024102
June 2024238

A total of 259 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202519
January 202515
December 202420
November 202433
October 202423
September 202429
August 202425
July 202431
June 202436

A total of 192 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202521
January 202513
December 202411
November 202412
October 202412
September 202419
August 202423
July 202425
June 202436

A total of 936 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 93.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202588
February 202558
January 202568
December 202457
November 202470
October 2024116
September 2024113
August 202485
July 202499
June 2024182

High Crime Locations Blackpool in March 2025

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

1. Clifton Street (Map)
Total55
Violence and sexual offences24
Anti-social behaviour17
Public order4
Shoplifting2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
Burglary1
2. Queen Street (Map)
Total53
Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour12
Shoplifting8
Public order4
Other theft3
Drugs3
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
3. Hull Road (Map)
Total44
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft9
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary2
Theft from the person1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total43
Shoplifting19
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft4
Drugs4
Public order3
Theft from the person1
5. The Strand (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft7
Drugs2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting19
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2

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