Crime Rate in Greenlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greenlands

The total recorded crimes in Greenlands, Blackpool, UK in March 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greenlands crime rate of 1.41 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 Greenlands, encompassing approximately 36,231 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Greenlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hughes Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Meadow Close with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Greenlands?

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

  • Relative to Blackpool:

    • In 2024, Greenlands demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blackpool average, with 734 crimes compared to 1574.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Greenlands recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Greenlands had fewer crimes than the Blackpool average, with 628 crimes compared to 1,447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Greenlands recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Greenlands Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Greenlands has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 2.59 ranking 16th out of 20 in the Blackpool, UK

In 2024, the total Greenlands crimes were 734. The crime rate of Greenlands in 2024 was 27.85 (year) or 2.32 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Blackpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Greenlands were around 628 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.22 (year) or 2.52 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Blackpool.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackpool)CrimesRank (Blackpool)CrimesRank (Blackpool)
Talbot434 15,468 15,109 1
Claremont348 24,412 24,063 2
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
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

Greenlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202513
January 202511
December 202411
November 202418
October 202414
September 202410
August 20246
July 202421
June 202452
May 202433
April 202413

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202522
January 202524
December 202421
November 202419
October 202416
September 202416
August 202425
July 202423
June 202456
May 202439
April 20247

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20249
April 20243

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Greenlands in March 2025

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

1. Hughes Grove (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Meadow Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Linden Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Salcombe Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Toronto Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Inver Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Courtfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Armadale Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons2
10. Chelsea Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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