Crime Rate in Bispham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bispham

The total recorded crimes in Bispham, Blackpool, UK in May 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bispham crime rate of 2.70 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 Bispham, encompassing approximately 14,816 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (162.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Bispham Crime Hotspots

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

  • York Road with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Warbreck Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bispham?

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

  • Relative to Blackpool:

    • In 2024, Bispham 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, Bispham recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Blackpool.

    • In 2023, Bispham had fewer crimes than the Blackpool average, with 416 crimes compared to 1,447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bispham recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Blackpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bispham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bispham has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 2.70 ranking 20th out of 20 in the Blackpool, UK

In 2024, the total Bispham crimes were 524. The crime rate of Bispham in 2024 was 35.37 (year) or 2.95 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Blackpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bispham were around 416 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.08 (year) or 2.34 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Blackpool.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bispham)CrimesRank (Bispham)CrimesRank (Bispham)
Talbot491 15,468 15,109 1
Claremont364 34,412 24,063 2
Bloomfield404 24,307 34,028 3
Clifton163 52,008 41,841 4
Park164 41,877 51,546 7
Waterloo140 61,729 61,746 5
Brunswick132 71,665 71,559 6
Victoria125 81,238 91,162 8
Ingthorpe76 131,239 81,079 9
Marton95 91,015 11958 12
Warbreck85 101,123 10966 10
Tyldesley82 111,012 12958 11
Hawes Side77 12877 14935 13
Layton65 151,010 13879 14
Highfield73 14524 18541 17
Greenlands61 16734 15628 15
Stanley34 21646 16554 16
Squires Gate49 19625 17537 18
Anchorsholme58 17524 19452 19
Norbreck52 18504 21423 20

Bispham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 20258
March 202521
February 202511
January 202511
December 202414
November 202418
October 202415
September 202421
August 202420
July 20249
June 202428
May 202416

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 202517
February 20255
January 202516
December 20249
November 20249
October 202413
September 20245
August 202416
July 202413
June 202422
May 202415

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
May 20244

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Bispham in May 2025

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

1. York Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Warbreck Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hesketh Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Crawford Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cranleigh Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Daventry Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
8. Landseer Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Bamber Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Admiral View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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