Crime Rate in Stanley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stanley

The total recorded crimes in Stanley, Blackpool, UK in March 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stanley crime rate of 0.37 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 Stanley, encompassing approximately 174,000 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Stanley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Eastbank Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Whernside with total crimes: 5

How safe is Stanley?

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

  • Relative to Blackpool:

    • In 2024, Stanley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blackpool average, with 646 crimes compared to 1574.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stanley recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Stanley had fewer crimes than the Blackpool average, with 554 crimes compared to 1,447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Stanley recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stanley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Stanley has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 0.62 ranking 15th out of 20 in the Blackpool, UK

In 2024, the total Stanley crimes were 646. The crime rate of Stanley in 2024 was 6.36 (year) or 0.53 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Blackpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stanley were around 554 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.75 (year) or 0.90 (month) ranking 16 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
Park184 41,877 51,546 7
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
Highfield37 20524 18541 17
Squires Gate50 17625 17537 18
Bispham49 18524 20416 21
Anchorsholme46 19524 19452 19
Norbreck35 21504 21423 20

Stanley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
July 20243
April 20242

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202511
January 20258
December 202410
November 202414
October 202418
September 20249
August 202428
July 202419
June 202444
May 202418
April 202413

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202513
January 20259
December 202415
November 202413
October 202414
September 202421
August 202427
July 202424
June 202416
May 202412
April 202419

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202516
January 20255
December 20243
November 202411
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Stanley in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Eastbank Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Whernside (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Bramley Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
5. Bennett'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. New Hall Avenue North (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Aysgarth Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wesley Mews (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Highfield Gardens (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. Glebe Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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