Crime Rate in Stanley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stanley

The total recorded crimes in Stanley, Blackpool, UK in July 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stanley crime rate of 0.26 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Stanley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aysgarth Court with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Regal Avenue with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Blackpool.

    • 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 areas in the Blackpool.

  • 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 July 2025 the Stanley has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 0.26 ranking 19th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stanley)CrimesRank (Stanley)CrimesRank (Stanley)
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
Park151 61,877 51,546 7
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
Squires Gate46 18625 17537 18
Anchorsholme45 20524 19452 19
Norbreck41 21504 21423 20

Stanley 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 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202517
May 20257
April 202513
March 202519
February 202513
January 20259
December 202415
November 202413
October 202414

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20245

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202519
May 202518
April 202522
March 202523
February 202511
January 20258
December 202410
November 202414
October 202418

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 202516
January 20255
December 20243
November 202411
October 20246

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242

High Crime Locations Stanley in July 2025

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

1. Aysgarth Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
3. Regal Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Whernside (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Westbank Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Magnolia Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bramley Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Division Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Lowstead Place (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chapel Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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