Crime Rate in Hawes Side: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hawes Side

The total recorded crimes in Hawes Side, Blackpool, UK in May 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hawes Side crime rate of 2.66 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 Hawes Side, encompassing approximately 28,965 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (106.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
Hawes Side Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawes Side Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Troughton Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Branston Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Hawes Side?

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

  • Relative to Blackpool:

    • In 2024, Hawes Side demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blackpool average, with 877 crimes compared to 1574.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hawes Side recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Blackpool.

    • In 2023, Hawes Side had fewer crimes than the Blackpool average, with 935 crimes compared to 1,447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hawes Side recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Blackpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hawes Side Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hawes Side has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 2.66 ranking 12th out of 20 in the Blackpool, UK

In 2024, the total Hawes Side crimes were 877. The crime rate of Hawes Side in 2024 was 30.28 (year) or 2.52 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Blackpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hawes Side were around 935 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.28 (year) or 2.69 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Blackpool.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hawes Side)CrimesRank (Hawes Side)CrimesRank (Hawes Side)
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
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
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

Hawes Side Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 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 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 34 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 (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 202510
February 202510
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20249
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202515
March 202539
February 202519
January 202522
December 202436
November 202430
October 202422
September 202421
August 202423
July 202434
June 202456
May 202429

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202522
March 202520
February 202512
January 202511
December 202412
November 202416
October 202421
September 202421
August 202420
July 202438
June 202426
May 202415

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
December 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
January 20254
December 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Hawes Side in May 2025

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

1. Hawes Side Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Troughton Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Branston Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Bostonway (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Johnson Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Oak Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Ilford Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Crossland Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Morley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
10. Whittam Avenue (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Drugs1

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