Crime Rate in Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park

The total recorded crimes in Park, Blackpool, UK in July 2025 are around 151 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park crime rate of 0.36 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 Park, encompassing approximately 424,434 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (1.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (2.50% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whinpark Avenue with total crimes: 23
  • Garstang Road West with total crimes: 9
  • Furness Avenue with total crimes: 7

How safe is Park?

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

  • Relative to Blackpool:

    • In 2024, Park reported a higher crime volume than the Blackpool average, with 1,877 crimes compared to 1,574. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Park witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Blackpool.

    • In 2023, Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blackpool average, with 1,546 crimes compared to 1,447. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Park witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Blackpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blackpool, Park has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Park Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Park has recorded 151 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 6th out of 20 in the Blackpool, UK

In 2024, the total Park crimes were 1,877. The crime rate of Park in 2024 was 8.65 (year) or 0.72 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Blackpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Park were around 1,546 crimes with yearly crime rate of 6.52 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Blackpool.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)
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
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
Norbreck41 21504 21423 20

Park 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 64 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (59 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (58 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (53 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 611 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202540
May 202559
April 202557
March 202558
February 202535
January 202543
December 202451
November 202456
October 202464
September 202454
August 202453

A total of 728 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 202563
May 202563
April 202550
March 202574
February 202556
January 202564
December 202467
November 202465
October 202445
September 202454
August 202463

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202511
May 20258
April 20259
March 202510
February 20252
January 20257
December 202410
November 20246
October 20249
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 202510
April 202510
March 202510
February 202512
January 20255
December 202410
November 20247
October 202414
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20256
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20254
April 20259
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Park in July 2025

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

1. Whinpark Avenue (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
2. Garstang Road West (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Furness Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hospital (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Overdale Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other theft1
6. Forshaw Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Horsebridge Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Hoyle Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Hospital (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Haslow Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2

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