Crime Rate in Hawes Side: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hawes Side

The total recorded crimes in Hawes Side, Blackpool, UK in July 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hawes Side crime rate of 1.86 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Hawes Side Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howe Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Crossland Road with total crimes: 3
  • Barclay Avenue with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Hawes Side has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 1.86 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hawes Side)CrimesRank (Hawes Side)CrimesRank (Hawes Side)
Talbot467 15,468 15,109 1
Claremont388 24,412 24,063 2
Bloomfield387 34,307 34,028 3
Clifton177 52,008 41,841 4
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
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

Hawes Side 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 212 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202522
May 202520
April 202522
March 202520
February 202512
January 202511
December 202412
November 202416
October 202421
September 202421
August 202420

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20258
March 202510
February 202510
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20249
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 298 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202524
May 202531
April 202515
March 202539
February 202519
January 202522
December 202436
November 202430
October 202422
September 202421
August 202423

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

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
December 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Howe Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
2. Crossland Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Barclay Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. George Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Scott Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Scott Mews (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Oak Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Townley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
9. Hawes Side Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Troughton Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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