Crime Rate in Brunswick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brunswick

The total recorded crimes in Brunswick, Blackpool, UK in May 2025 are around 132 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brunswick crime rate of 3.70 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 Brunswick, encompassing approximately 35,659 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (23.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
Brunswick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Peter Street with total crimes: 10
  • Manchester Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Brunswick?

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

  • Relative to Blackpool:

    • In 2024, Brunswick reported a higher crime volume than the Blackpool average, with 1,665 crimes compared to 1,574. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Brunswick witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Blackpool.

    • In 2023, Brunswick experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blackpool average, with 1,559 crimes compared to 1,447. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Brunswick witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Blackpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blackpool, Brunswick has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Brunswick Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Brunswick has recorded 132 crimes with crime rate of 3.70 ranking 7th out of 20 in the Blackpool, UK

In 2024, the total Brunswick crimes were 1,665. The crime rate of Brunswick in 2024 was 46.69 (year) or 3.89 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Blackpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brunswick were around 1,559 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.72 (year) or 3.64 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Blackpool.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brunswick)CrimesRank (Brunswick)CrimesRank (Brunswick)
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
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
Bispham40 20524 20416 21

Brunswick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (63 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 499 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202530
March 202532
February 202522
January 202530
December 202422
November 202428
October 202436
September 202450
August 202463
July 202442
June 202468
May 202439

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 202514
December 20247
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 657 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202534
March 202561
February 202544
January 202541
December 202445
November 202457
October 202443
September 202444
August 202445
July 202455
June 202478
May 202456

A total of 148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 202515
February 202512
January 20258
December 20248
November 20246
October 202415
September 202413
August 202410
July 20248
June 202420
May 202416

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 129 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 20255
February 20258
January 202512
December 202411
November 202411
October 20244
September 202416
August 20248
July 202411
June 202420
May 20243

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20245
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Brunswick in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
2. Peter Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Manchester Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. North Square (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
5. Handley Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
7. George Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime1
Other theft1
8. Caunce Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Saw Mills (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
10. Fisher Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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