Crime Rate in Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park

The total recorded crimes in Park, Blackpool, UK in March 2025 are around 184 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park crime rate of 0.43 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (32.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (65.71% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whinpark Avenue with total crimes: 27
  • Hospital with total crimes: 15
  • Adstone Avenue with total crimes: 13

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Park has recorded 184 crimes with crime rate of 0.49 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.

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
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
Norbreck35 21504 21423 20

Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 631 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202558
February 202535
January 202543
December 202451
November 202456
October 202464
September 202454
August 202453
July 202453
June 202494
May 202432
April 202438

A total of 724 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202574
February 202556
January 202564
December 202467
November 202465
October 202445
September 202454
August 202463
July 202457
June 202482
May 202444
April 202453

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20252
January 20257
December 202410
November 20246
October 20249
September 20249
August 20246
July 20246
June 202422
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 132 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202512
January 20255
December 202410
November 20247
October 202414
September 20247
August 20249
July 202412
June 202410
May 202414
April 202422

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 202412

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

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

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Park in March 2025

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

1. Whinpark Avenue (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
3. Adstone Avenue (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Haslow Place (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Plymouth Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Dingle Avenue (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Bowland Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
8. Horsebridge Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
9. Carleton Avenue (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shorefileds (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1

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