Crime Rate in Clifton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clifton

The total recorded crimes in Clifton, Blackpool, UK in July 2025 are around 177 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clifton crime rate of 1.33 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 Clifton, encompassing approximately 132,790 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (-5.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (15.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
Clifton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Astling Green with total crimes: 24
  • Preston New Road with total crimes: 21
  • Welbeck Avenue with total crimes: 17

How safe is Clifton?

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

  • Relative to Blackpool:

    • In 2024, Clifton reported a higher crime volume than the Blackpool average, with 2,008 crimes compared to 1,574. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Clifton witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Blackpool.

    • In 2023, Clifton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blackpool average, with 1,841 crimes compared to 1,447. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Clifton witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Blackpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Clifton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Clifton has recorded 177 crimes with crime rate of 0.27 ranking 5th out of 20 in the Blackpool, UK

In 2024, the total Clifton crimes were 2,008. The crime rate of Clifton in 2024 was 15.12 (year) or 1.26 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Blackpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Clifton were around 1,841 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.86 (year) or 1.16 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Blackpool.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clifton)CrimesRank (Clifton)CrimesRank (Clifton)
Talbot467 15,468 15,109 1
Claremont388 24,412 24,063 2
Bloomfield387 34,307 34,028 3
Waterloo183 41,729 61,746 5
Park151 61,877 51,546 7
Brunswick111 71,665 71,559 6
Victoria89 101,238 91,162 8
Ingthorpe90 91,239 81,079 9
Marton97 81,015 11958 12
Warbreck79 121,123 10966 10
Tyldesley87 111,012 12958 11
Hawes Side54 16877 14935 13
Layton61 131,010 13879 14
Highfield61 14524 18541 17
Greenlands53 17734 15628 15
Bispham59 15524 20416 21
Stanley46 19646 16554 16
Squires Gate46 18625 17537 18
Anchorsholme45 20524 19452 19
Norbreck41 21504 21423 20

Clifton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (71 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 495 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202545
May 202544
April 202561
March 202534
February 202532
January 202533
December 202437
November 202441
October 202448
September 202430
August 202438

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
May 202511
April 20255
March 20259
February 20259
January 202516
December 202415
November 202411
October 202410
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 632 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202567
June 202571
May 202559
April 202540
March 202558
February 202542
January 202546
December 202456
November 202450
October 202442
September 202459
August 202442

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20255
April 20258
March 20257
February 20253
January 20258
December 202412
November 202410
October 20246
September 202416
August 20245

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20257
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20257
April 20257
March 20258
February 20258
January 20258
December 20249
November 20249
October 20242
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20253
August 20242

A total of 171 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202517
May 202518
April 202510
March 202514
February 20259
January 20254
December 202415
November 202414
October 202425
September 202415
August 202414

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
August 20242

High Crime Locations Clifton in July 2025

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

1. Astling Green (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour21
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Preston New Road (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order2
3. Welbeck Avenue (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Gerry Richardson Way (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Winster Place (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Senior Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
7. Bowness Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
9. Newby Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Clifton Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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