Crime Rate in Anchorsholme: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Anchorsholme

The total recorded crimes in Anchorsholme, Blackpool, UK in March 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Anchorsholme crime rate of 2.86 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Anchorsholme Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leith Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Luton Road with total crimes: 5
  • The Courtyard 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Anchorsholme has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 2.86 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackpool)CrimesRank (Blackpool)CrimesRank (Blackpool)
Talbot434 15,468 15,109 1
Claremont348 24,412 24,063 2
Bloomfield342 34,307 34,028 3
Clifton147 52,008 41,841 4
Park184 41,877 51,546 7
Waterloo134 71,729 61,746 5
Brunswick137 61,665 71,559 6
Victoria125 81,238 91,162 8
Ingthorpe78 141,239 81,079 9
Warbreck118 91,123 10966 10
Tyldesley102 101,012 12958 11
Marton86 131,015 11958 12
Hawes Side92 11877 14935 13
Layton90 121,010 13879 14
Greenlands51 16734 15628 15
Stanley65 15646 16554 16
Highfield37 20524 18541 17
Squires Gate50 17625 17537 18
Bispham49 18524 20416 21
Norbreck35 21504 21423 20

Anchorsholme Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 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 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20241
October 20248
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20257
January 20259
December 20247
November 20249
October 202415
September 202410
August 202411
July 20248
June 202424
May 202411
April 20247

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20259
January 202518
December 202413
November 20249
October 202411
September 202412
August 202417
July 20249
June 202414
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20248
November 202414
October 20245
September 20241
August 202423
July 20248
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 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
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Anchorsholme in March 2025

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

1. Leith Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Luton Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
3. The Courtyard (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Warren Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Gresham Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Andrew'S Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
7. Beryl Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Brisbane Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Lakewood Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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