Crime Rate in Stanley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stanley

The total recorded crimes in Stanley, Blackpool, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stanley crime rate of 0.20 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Stanley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bramley Close with total crimes: 3
  • Henson Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Jubilee Lane with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Stanley has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 0.20 ranking 21th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stanley)CrimesRank (Stanley)CrimesRank (Stanley)
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
Squires Gate49 19625 17537 18
Anchorsholme58 17524 19452 19
Norbreck52 18504 21423 20
Bispham40 20524 20416 21

Stanley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202513
March 202519
February 202513
January 20259
December 202415
November 202413
October 202414
September 202421
August 202427
July 202424
June 202416
May 202412

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202522
March 202523
February 202511
January 20258
December 202410
November 202414
October 202418
September 20249
August 202428
July 202419
June 202444
May 202418

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
July 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Bramley Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Henson Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Jubilee Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Division Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Willowbank Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Aysgarth Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Carisbrooke Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Eastbank Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wesley Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bowgreave Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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