Crime Rate in Norbreck: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norbreck

The total recorded crimes in Norbreck, Blackpool, UK in March 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norbreck crime rate of 2.68 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 Norbreck, encompassing approximately 13,055 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Norbreck Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ilkley Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Digham Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Norbreck?

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

  • Relative to Blackpool:

    • In 2024, Norbreck demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blackpool average, with 504 crimes compared to 1574.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Norbreck recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Norbreck had fewer crimes than the Blackpool average, with 423 crimes compared to 1,447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Norbreck recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Norbreck Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Norbreck has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 2.68 ranking 21th out of 20 in the Blackpool, UK

In 2024, the total Norbreck crimes were 504. The crime rate of Norbreck in 2024 was 38.61 (year) or 3.22 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Blackpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Norbreck were around 423 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.40 (year) or 2.70 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Blackpool.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackpool)CrimesRank (Blackpool)CrimesRank (Blackpool)
Talbot434 15,468 15,109 1
Claremont348 24,412 24,063 2
Bloomfield342 34,307 34,028 3
Clifton147 52,008 41,841 4
Park184 41,877 51,546 7
Waterloo134 71,729 61,746 5
Brunswick137 61,665 71,559 6
Victoria125 81,238 91,162 8
Ingthorpe78 141,239 81,079 9
Warbreck118 91,123 10966 10
Tyldesley102 101,012 12958 11
Marton86 131,015 11958 12
Hawes Side92 11877 14935 13
Layton90 121,010 13879 14
Greenlands51 16734 15628 15
Stanley65 15646 16554 16
Highfield37 20524 18541 17
Squires Gate50 17625 17537 18
Bispham49 18524 20416 21
Anchorsholme46 19524 19452 19

Norbreck Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 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 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202513
January 20259
December 202414
November 20248
October 202415
September 202412
August 202421
July 202417
June 202416
May 202417
April 202411

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 202412
September 202410
August 202413
July 202414
June 202428
May 202412
April 202416

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
September 20249
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20249
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20244

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Norbreck in March 2025

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

1. Ilkley Grove (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Digham Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Guildford Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Evesham Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Woodridge Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Mossom Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lockerbie Avenue (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
9. B5258 (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Poolhill Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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