Crime Rate in Norbreck: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norbreck

The total recorded crimes in Norbreck, Blackpool, UK in July 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norbreck crime rate of 3.14 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Norbreck Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Sheringham Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Derwent Place with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Blackpool.

    • 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 areas in the Blackpool.

  • 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 July 2025 the Norbreck has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 3.14 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norbreck)CrimesRank (Norbreck)CrimesRank (Norbreck)
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
Hawes Side54 16877 14935 13
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

Norbreck 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 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202514
May 202526
April 202510
March 202514
February 202513
January 20259
December 202414
November 20248
October 202415
September 202412
August 202421

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202514
May 20259
April 202514
March 202513
February 20258
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 202412
September 202410
August 202413

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
September 20249
August 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20249
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 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
April 20251

A total of 2 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

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

High Crime Locations Norbreck in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Sheringham Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Derwent Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Wingate Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Kirkstone Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Elmbank Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Stable Mews (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kelvin Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Jem Gate (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lockerbie Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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