Crime Rate in Layton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Layton

The total recorded crimes in Layton, Blackpool, UK in May 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Layton crime rate of 3.09 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 Layton, encompassing approximately 21,004 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-26.47% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Layton Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Mark'S Place with total crimes: 9
  • Westcliffe Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Grenfell Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Layton?

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

  • Relative to Blackpool:

    • In 2024, Layton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blackpool average, with 1010 crimes compared to 1574.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Layton recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Blackpool.

    • In 2023, Layton had fewer crimes than the Blackpool average, with 879 crimes compared to 1,447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Layton recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Blackpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Layton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Layton has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 3.09 ranking 15th out of 20 in the Blackpool, UK

In 2024, the total Layton crimes were 1,010. The crime rate of Layton in 2024 was 48.08 (year) or 4.01 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Blackpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Layton were around 879 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.85 (year) or 3.49 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Blackpool.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Layton)CrimesRank (Layton)CrimesRank (Layton)
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
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

Layton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 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 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 202515
February 20255
January 20251
December 202412
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 420 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.31 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202534
March 202526
February 202526
January 202529
December 202443
November 202434
October 202442
September 202431
August 202430
July 202432
June 202442
May 202426

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 281 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 202520
February 202515
January 202513
December 202414
November 202422
October 202440
September 202419
August 202425
July 202426
June 202440
May 202420

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20259
February 20258
January 20255
December 202413
November 20248
October 202411
September 20247
August 20244
July 202413
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20258
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 202410
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20253
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Layton in May 2025

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

1. St Mark'S Place (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Westcliffe Drive (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Grenfell Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Newton Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Layton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Melrose Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Riversway (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Fordway Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brendon Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. A586 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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