Crime Rate in Anchorsholme: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Anchorsholme

The total recorded crimes in Anchorsholme, Blackpool, UK in July 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Anchorsholme crime rate of 2.79 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 Anchorsholme, encompassing approximately 16,107 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-26.92% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Anchorsholme Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princes Way with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Alconbury Crescent with total crimes: 3

How safe is Anchorsholme?

To understand the safety of Anchorsholme, we need to analyze Anchorsholme crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Blackpool:

    • In 2024, Anchorsholme demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blackpool average, with 524 crimes compared to 1574.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Anchorsholme recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Blackpool.

    • In 2023, Anchorsholme had fewer crimes than the Blackpool average, with 452 crimes compared to 1,447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Anchorsholme recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Blackpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blackpool, Anchorsholme has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Anchorsholme Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Anchorsholme has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 2.79 ranking 20th out of 20 in the Blackpool, UK

In 2024, the total Anchorsholme crimes were 524. The crime rate of Anchorsholme in 2024 was 32.53 (year) or 2.71 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Blackpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Anchorsholme were around 452 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.06 (year) or 2.34 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Blackpool.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Anchorsholme)CrimesRank (Anchorsholme)CrimesRank (Anchorsholme)
Talbot467 15,468 15,109 1
Claremont388 24,412 24,063 2
Bloomfield387 34,307 34,028 3
Clifton177 52,008 41,841 4
Waterloo183 41,729 61,746 5
Park151 61,877 51,546 7
Brunswick111 71,665 71,559 6
Victoria89 101,238 91,162 8
Ingthorpe90 91,239 81,079 9
Marton97 81,015 11958 12
Warbreck79 121,123 10966 10
Tyldesley87 111,012 12958 11
Hawes Side54 16877 14935 13
Layton61 131,010 13879 14
Highfield61 14524 18541 17
Greenlands53 17734 15628 15
Bispham59 15524 20416 21
Stanley46 19646 16554 16
Squires Gate46 18625 17537 18
Norbreck41 21504 21423 20

Anchorsholme Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202526
May 202519
April 202519
March 202518
February 20257
January 20259
December 20247
November 20249
October 202415
September 202410
August 202411

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 202524
April 202513
March 202514
February 20259
January 202518
December 202413
November 20249
October 202411
September 202412
August 202417

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
November 20242

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20248
November 202414
October 20245
September 20241
August 202423

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
April 20251
January 20251
November 20244
August 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
November 20241
October 20248
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Anchorsholme in July 2025

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

1. Princes Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Alconbury Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Neville Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Luton Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Magdalen Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Anchorsholme Lane West (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
8. Keith Grove (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hobart Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Melbourne Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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