Crime Rate in Highfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Highfield

The total recorded crimes in Highfield, Blackpool, UK in May 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Highfield crime rate of 0.77 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 Highfield, encompassing approximately 95,351 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Highfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clayton Crescent with total crimes: 21
  • Molyneux Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Dayton Place with total crimes: 4

How safe is Highfield?

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

  • Relative to Blackpool:

    • In 2024, Highfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blackpool average, with 524 crimes compared to 1574.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Highfield recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Blackpool.

    • In 2023, Highfield had fewer crimes than the Blackpool average, with 541 crimes compared to 1,447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Highfield recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Blackpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Highfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Highfield has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 0.93 ranking 14th out of 20 in the Blackpool, UK

In 2024, the total Highfield crimes were 524. The crime rate of Highfield in 2024 was 8.11 (year) or 0.68 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Blackpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Highfield were around 541 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.04 (year) or 0.84 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Blackpool.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Highfield)CrimesRank (Highfield)CrimesRank (Highfield)
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
Hawes Side77 12877 14935 13
Layton65 151,010 13879 14
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

Highfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (48 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 202410

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
July 20244
May 20244

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202521
March 202519
February 202524
January 202521
December 202414
November 20247
October 202424
September 202412
August 202413
July 202413
June 202432
May 202426

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 242 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202512
March 20257
February 202514
January 202510
December 202413
November 202421
October 202419
September 202415
August 202410
July 202419
June 202448
May 202422

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Highfield in May 2025

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

1. Clayton Crescent (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Molyneux Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Dayton Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Nesswood Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Kingsmede (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Kimberley Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Stadium Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Deeside (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Weeton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Oakgrove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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