Crime Rate in Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park

The total recorded crimes in Park, Blackpool, UK in May 2025 are around 164 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park crime rate of 0.39 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (26.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (3.51% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horsebridge Road with total crimes: 15
  • Whinpark Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Hospital with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Park has recorded 164 crimes with crime rate of 0.32 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)
Talbot491 15,468 15,109 1
Claremont364 34,412 24,063 2
Bloomfield404 24,307 34,028 3
Clifton163 52,008 41,841 4
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
Norbreck52 18504 21423 20
Bispham40 20524 20416 21

Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (94 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 709 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202557
March 202558
February 202535
January 202543
December 202451
November 202456
October 202464
September 202454
August 202453
July 202453
June 202494
May 202432

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 784 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202550
March 202574
February 202556
January 202564
December 202467
November 202465
October 202445
September 202454
August 202463
July 202457
June 202482
May 202444

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 130 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 202510
February 202512
January 20255
December 202410
November 20247
October 202414
September 20247
August 20249
July 202412
June 202410
May 202414

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202510
February 20252
January 20257
December 202410
November 20246
October 20249
September 20249
August 20246
July 20246
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Park in May 2025

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

1. Horsebridge Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. Whinpark Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Hospital (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1
4. Hockley Place (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Haslow Place (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft1
6. Fulwood Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Forshaw Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Elston Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Furness Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Bertrand Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1

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