Crime Rate in Talbot: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Talbot

The total recorded crimes in Talbot, Blackpool, UK in March 2025 are around 434 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Talbot crime rate of 9.92 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 Talbot, encompassing approximately 43,731 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (136) incidents (17.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (126) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (41) incidents (20.59% increase)
Talbot Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clifton Street with total crimes: 55
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 45
  • Hull Road with total crimes: 44

How safe is Talbot?

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

  • Relative to Blackpool:

    • In 2024, Talbot reported a higher crime volume than the Blackpool average, with 5,468 crimes compared to 1,574. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Talbot witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Talbot experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blackpool average, with 5,109 crimes compared to 1,447. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Talbot witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blackpool, Talbot has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Talbot Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Talbot has recorded 434 crimes with crime rate of 9.92 ranking 1th out of 20 in the Blackpool, UK

In 2024, the total Talbot crimes were 5,468. The crime rate of Talbot in 2024 was 125.03 (year) or 10.42 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Blackpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Talbot were around 5,109 crimes with yearly crime rate of 116.83 (year) or 9.74 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Blackpool.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackpool)CrimesRank (Blackpool)CrimesRank (Blackpool)
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
Stanley65 15646 16554 16
Highfield37 20524 18541 17
Squires Gate50 17625 17537 18
Bispham49 18524 20416 21
Anchorsholme46 19524 19452 19
Norbreck35 21504 21423 20

Talbot Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (136 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (126 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 116 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 105 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (110 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (87 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 121 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 110 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (118 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (118 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (143 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (135 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (144 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (125 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (156 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (150 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 129 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 127 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (282 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (272 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (131 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (112 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (133 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (114 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1671 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 139.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 282 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025126
February 2025105
January 2025110
December 2024110
November 2024118
October 2024135
September 2024144
August 2024150
July 2024127
June 2024282
May 2024131
April 2024133

A total of 149 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20259
January 20258
December 20244
November 20247
October 202414
September 202410
August 202413
July 202414
June 202426
May 202420
April 202411

A total of 338 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202521
January 202524
December 202421
November 202430
October 202433
September 202416
August 202422
July 202430
June 202460
May 202431
April 202422

A total of 1629 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 135.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 272 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025136
February 2025116
January 202587
December 2024121
November 2024118
October 2024143
September 2024125
August 2024156
July 2024129
June 2024272
May 2024112
April 2024114

A total of 252 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202521
January 202517
December 202418
November 202420
October 202421
September 202422
August 202418
July 202415
June 202428
May 202426
April 202418

A total of 284 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202518
January 202518
December 202423
November 202421
October 202426
September 202416
August 202425
July 202421
June 202442
May 202432
April 202425

A total of 84 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20247
November 20249
October 20247
September 20248
August 20249
July 20249
June 20244
May 202411
April 20248

A total of 222 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202519
January 202516
December 202415
November 202412
October 202421
September 202413
August 202425
July 202418
June 202436
May 202417
April 202416

A total of 154 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20252
January 202510
December 20243
November 202413
October 202411
September 202416
August 20248
July 202417
June 202430
May 202420
April 202413

A total of 87 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202513
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 20246
July 20249
June 202416
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 419 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202534
January 202519
December 202422
November 202430
October 202431
September 202445
August 202424
July 202434
June 202484
May 202427
April 202428

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
August 20245
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 72 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20258
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 202412
May 202410
April 20244

High Crime Locations Talbot in March 2025

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

1. Clifton Street (Map)
Total55
Violence and sexual offences24
Anti-social behaviour17
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total45
Shoplifting19
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs4
Other theft4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Hull Road (Map)
Total44
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft9
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Theft from the person1
4. New Larkhill Street (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour12
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
5. Edward Street (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Havelock Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. Livingstone Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Lincoln Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1

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