Crime Rate in Claremont: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Claremont

The total recorded crimes in Claremont, Blackpool, UK in March 2025 are around 348 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Claremont crime rate of 4.22 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 Claremont, encompassing approximately 82,443 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (128) incidents (17.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (101) incidents (18.82% increase)
  • Other theft: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)
Claremont Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen Street with total crimes: 53
  • The Strand with total crimes: 27
  • Beresford Street with total crimes: 9

How safe is Claremont?

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

  • Relative to Blackpool:

    • In 2024, Claremont reported a higher crime volume than the Blackpool average, with 4,412 crimes compared to 1,574. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Claremont witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Claremont experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blackpool average, with 4,063 crimes compared to 1,447. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Claremont witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Claremont Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Claremont has recorded 348 crimes with crime rate of 4.22 ranking 2th out of 20 in the Blackpool, UK

In 2024, the total Claremont crimes were 4,412. The crime rate of Claremont in 2024 was 53.52 (year) or 4.46 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Blackpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Claremont were around 4,063 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.28 (year) or 4.11 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Blackpool.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackpool)CrimesRank (Blackpool)CrimesRank (Blackpool)
Talbot434 15,468 15,109 1
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
Anchorsholme46 19524 19452 19
Norbreck35 21504 21423 20

Claremont Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (128 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (101 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 109 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 85 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (116 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (67 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 125 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 71 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (126 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (150 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (76 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (147 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (104 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (135 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (105 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 126 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 119 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (290 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (268 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (138 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (137 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (109 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (89 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1297 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 268 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025101
February 202585
January 202567
December 202471
November 202468
October 202476
September 2024104
August 2024105
July 2024126
June 2024268
May 2024137
April 202489

A total of 1692 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 141.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 290 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025128
February 2025109
January 2025116
December 2024125
November 2024126
October 2024150
September 2024147
August 2024135
July 2024119
June 2024290
May 2024138
April 2024109

A total of 131 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20255
January 20259
December 20245
November 20248
October 202412
September 202412
August 202418
July 20248
June 202420
May 202412
April 20246

A total of 283 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202522
January 202518
December 202426
November 202417
October 202413
September 202422
August 202423
July 202423
June 202446
May 202429
April 202416

A total of 235 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202513
January 202518
December 202420
November 202412
October 202419
September 202421
August 202417
July 202420
June 202442
May 202421
April 202414

A total of 228 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202514
January 202511
December 202419
November 202419
October 202414
September 202422
August 202421
July 202412
June 202454
May 202420
April 20247

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 202411
August 20246
July 20248
June 202412
May 20249
April 202412

A total of 120 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 202510
December 202410
November 20249
October 20249
September 202410
August 20245
July 202413
June 202418
May 202411
April 20246

A total of 94 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20258
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 202410
August 20247
July 20249
June 202416
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20251
December 20247
November 20246
October 20241
September 20246
August 20248
July 20242
June 202418
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Claremont in March 2025

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

1. Queen Street (Map)
Total53
Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour12
Shoplifting8
Public order4
Drugs3
Other theft3
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. The Strand (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Beresford Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Robbery1
5. Walker Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Cheltenham Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other crime1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Wilton Parade (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Banks Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

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