Crime Rate in Marton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marton

The total recorded crimes in Marton, Blackpool, UK in May 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marton crime rate of 11.55 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 Marton, encompassing approximately 8,226 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-12.20% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
Marton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mythop Road with total crimes: 13
  • Lark Close with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8

How safe is Marton?

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

  • Relative to Blackpool:

    • In 2024, Marton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blackpool average, with 1015 crimes compared to 1574.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Marton had fewer crimes than the Blackpool average, with 958 crimes compared to 1,447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Marton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Marton has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 11.55 ranking 9th out of 20 in the Blackpool, UK

In 2024, the total Marton crimes were 1,015. The crime rate of Marton in 2024 was 123.38 (year) or 10.28 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Blackpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Marton were around 958 crimes with yearly crime rate of 116.45 (year) or 9.70 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Blackpool.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Marton)CrimesRank (Marton)CrimesRank (Marton)
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
Warbreck85 101,123 10966 10
Tyldesley82 111,012 12958 11
Hawes Side77 12877 14935 13
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

Marton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 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 (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 356 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202541
March 202529
February 202515
January 202520
December 202415
November 202421
October 202418
September 202424
August 202422
July 202430
June 202446
May 202439

A total of 384 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202532
March 202527
February 20259
January 202521
December 202428
November 202426
October 202433
September 202427
August 202432
July 202433
June 202460
May 202422

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
January 20253
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 202510
February 20255
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 202410
September 202417
August 20245
July 20242
June 202412
May 20242

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 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20249
July 20246
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20246

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
September 20242
June 20244

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Marton in May 2025

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

1. Mythop Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Lark Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Windmill Rise (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Colchester Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Suffolk Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Wren Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kelmarsh Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Norfolk Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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