Crime Rate in Squires Gate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Squires Gate

The total recorded crimes in Squires Gate, Blackpool, UK in May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Squires Gate crime rate of 2.22 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 Squires Gate, encompassing approximately 22,116 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Squires Gate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harrowside with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Stony Croft Place with total crimes: 4

How safe is Squires Gate?

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

  • Relative to Blackpool:

    • In 2024, Squires Gate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blackpool average, with 625 crimes compared to 1574.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Squires Gate recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Blackpool.

    • In 2023, Squires Gate had fewer crimes than the Blackpool average, with 537 crimes compared to 1,447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Squires Gate recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Blackpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blackpool, Squires Gate has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Squires Gate Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Squires Gate has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 2.22 ranking 19th out of 20 in the Blackpool, UK

In 2024, the total Squires Gate crimes were 625. The crime rate of Squires Gate in 2024 was 28.26 (year) or 2.35 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Blackpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Squires Gate were around 537 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.28 (year) or 2.02 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Blackpool.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Squires Gate)CrimesRank (Squires Gate)CrimesRank (Squires Gate)
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
Anchorsholme58 17524 19452 19
Norbreck52 18504 21423 20
Bispham40 20524 20416 21

Squires Gate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202517
March 202518
February 202512
January 202511
December 202411
November 20249
October 202419
September 202412
August 202414
July 202410
June 202414
May 202416

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202520
March 202516
February 20259
January 202517
December 20248
November 202415
October 202413
September 202418
August 202418
July 202418
June 202430
May 202414

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
June 20244
May 202410

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20254
February 20258
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20249
June 202410

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Squires Gate in May 2025

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

1. Harrowside (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
3. Stony Croft Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stony Hill Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cardigan Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Freemantle Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Sandon Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Windle Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Ash Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
10. Crichton Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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