Crime Rate in Claremont: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Claremont

The total recorded crimes in Claremont, Blackpool, UK in May 2025 are around 364 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Claremont crime rate of 4.42 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (132) incidents (23.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (127) incidents (30.93% increase)
  • Other theft: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)
Claremont Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Strand with total crimes: 45
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 22
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 19

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 areas in the Blackpool.

    • 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 areas in the Blackpool.

  • 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 May 2025 the Claremont has recorded 364 crimes with crime rate of 4.42 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Claremont)CrimesRank (Claremont)CrimesRank (Claremont)
Talbot491 15,468 15,109 1
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
Bispham40 20524 20416 21

Claremont Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (132 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (127 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (107 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (97 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1432 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 110.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 268 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025127
April 202597
March 2025101
February 202585
January 202567
December 202471
November 202468
October 202476
September 2024104
August 2024105
July 2024126
June 2024268
May 2024137

A total of 1822 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 140.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 290 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025132
April 2025107
March 2025128
February 2025109
January 2025116
December 2024125
November 2024126
October 2024150
September 2024147
August 2024135
July 2024119
June 2024290
May 2024138

A total of 308 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202516
March 202528
February 202522
January 202518
December 202426
November 202417
October 202413
September 202422
August 202423
July 202423
June 202446
May 202429

A total of 259 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202519
March 202518
February 202513
January 202518
December 202420
November 202412
October 202419
September 202421
August 202417
July 202420
June 202442
May 202421

A total of 143 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 129 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20253
March 202511
February 20258
January 202510
December 202410
November 20249
October 20249
September 202410
August 20245
July 202413
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 252 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 202515
February 202514
January 202511
December 202419
November 202419
October 202414
September 202422
August 202421
July 202412
June 202454
May 202420

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 202510
February 20254
January 20251
December 20247
November 20246
October 20241
September 20246
August 20248
July 20242
June 202418
May 20242

A total of 100 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20257
February 20255
January 20258
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 202410
August 20247
July 20249
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 202411
August 20246
July 20248
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Claremont in May 2025

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

1. The Strand (Map)
Total45
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour13
Other theft4
Drugs2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Robbery1
2. Queen Street (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft4
Drugs2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Cheltenham Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
5. Claremont Court (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
6. Francis Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
8. Carshalton Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other theft1
9. Egerton Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
10. High Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3

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