Crime Rate in Stanley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stanley

The total recorded crimes in Stanley, Blackpool, UK in February 2026 are around 35 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Stanley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Orchid Way with total crimes: 3
  • Eastbank Avenue 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Stanley)CrimesRank (Stanley)CrimesRank (Stanley)
TalbotNA NA5,468 15,109 1
ClaremontNA NA4,412 24,063 2
BloomfieldNA NA4,307 34,028 3
CliftonNA NA2,008 41,841 4
WaterlooNA NA1,729 61,746 5
ParkNA NA1,877 51,546 7
BrunswickNA NA1,665 71,559 6
VictoriaNA NA1,238 91,162 8
IngthorpeNA NA1,239 81,079 9
WarbreckNA NA1,123 10966 10
TyldesleyNA NA1,012 12958 11
MartonNA NA1,015 11958 12
Hawes SideNA NA877 14935 13
LaytonNA NA1,010 13879 14
GreenlandsNA NA734 15628 15
HighfieldNA NA524 18541 17
Squires GateNA NA625 17537 18
AnchorsholmeNA NA524 19452 19
NorbreckNA NA504 21423 20
BisphamNA NA524 20416 21

Stanley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 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 13 incidents.

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

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
November 20253
September 20252
August 20255
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
September 20251
March 20252

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202610
December 202517
November 202511
October 202511
September 202515
August 202510
July 202517
June 202519
May 202518
April 202522
March 202523
February 202511

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
August 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
November 20251
October 20253
September 20253
August 20254
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20268
December 202513
November 202511
October 202510
September 202522
August 202514
July 202512
June 202517
May 20257
April 202513
March 202519
February 202513

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
September 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
November 20254
October 20254
August 20251
July 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 202516

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20252
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
August 20251
July 20256
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20255
September 20253
August 20253
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Stanley in February 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Orchid Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Eastbank Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Bamburgh Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Marton Fold (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Lockheed Court (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
8. Thornhill Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Regal Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Brookfield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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