Crime Rate in Norbreck: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norbreck

The total recorded crimes in Norbreck, Blackpool, UK in May 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norbreck crime rate of 3.98 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Norbreck Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Kelvin Road with total crimes: 7
  • Jem Gate with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Norbreck has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 3.98 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norbreck)CrimesRank (Norbreck)CrimesRank (Norbreck)
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
Highfield73 14524 18541 17
Greenlands61 16734 15628 15
Stanley34 21646 16554 16
Squires Gate49 19625 17537 18
Anchorsholme58 17524 19452 19
Bispham40 20524 20416 21

Norbreck Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202510
March 202514
February 202513
January 20259
December 202414
November 20248
October 202415
September 202412
August 202421
July 202417
June 202416
May 202417

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20249
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202514
March 202513
February 20258
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 202412
September 202410
August 202413
July 202414
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
September 20249
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
June 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

High Crime Locations Norbreck in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. Kelvin Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
3. Jem Gate (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Gretna Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Wilvere Drive (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
6. Carr Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Valeway Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
8. Sheringham Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lockerbie Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. B5258 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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