Crime Rate in Talbot: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Talbot

The total recorded crimes in Talbot, Blackpool, UK in July 2025 are around 467 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Talbot crime rate of 10.68 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (179) incidents (35.61% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (118) incidents (-2.48% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (28.57% increase)
Talbot Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 71
  • Clifton Street with total crimes: 48
  • Hull Road with total crimes: 31

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 areas in the Blackpool.

    • 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 areas in the Blackpool.

  • 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 July 2025 the Talbot has recorded 467 crimes with crime rate of 10.68 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Talbot)CrimesRank (Talbot)CrimesRank (Talbot)
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
Stanley46 19646 16554 16
Squires Gate46 18625 17537 18
Anchorsholme45 20524 19452 19
Norbreck41 21504 21423 20

Talbot 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 179 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 118 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (132 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (121 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (170 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (118 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (147 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (139 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1494 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025118
June 2025121
May 2025118
April 2025139
March 2025126
February 2025105
January 2025110
December 2024110
November 2024118
October 2024135
September 2024144
August 2024150

A total of 1630 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 135.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 179 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025179
June 2025132
May 2025170
April 2025147
March 2025136
February 2025116
January 202587
December 2024121
November 2024118
October 2024143
September 2024125
August 2024156

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
August 20245

A total of 243 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202517
May 202521
April 202522
March 202517
February 202518
January 202518
December 202423
November 202421
October 202426
September 202416
August 202425

A total of 153 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202521
May 202520
April 202512
March 202513
February 20259
January 20258
December 20244
November 20247
October 202414
September 202410
August 202413

A total of 180 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202513
May 20258
April 202518
March 202514
February 202519
January 202516
December 202415
November 202412
October 202421
September 202413
August 202425

A total of 290 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202524
May 202531
April 202522
March 202528
February 202521
January 202524
December 202421
November 202430
October 202433
September 202416
August 202422

A total of 282 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202530
May 202533
April 202527
March 202528
February 202521
January 202517
December 202418
November 202420
October 202421
September 202422
August 202418

A total of 74 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20256
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20256
April 20255
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20247
November 20249
October 20247
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 62 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
April 20256
March 20251
February 20256
January 20258
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 74 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20258
April 20255
March 20257
February 202513
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 202511
April 202513
March 202511
February 20252
January 202510
December 20243
November 202413
October 202411
September 202416
August 20248

A total of 391 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202528
May 202546
April 202535
March 202541
February 202534
January 202519
December 202422
November 202430
October 202431
September 202445
August 202424

High Crime Locations Talbot in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total71
Shoplifting27
Violence and sexual offences19
Anti-social behaviour14
Drugs3
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Clifton Street (Map)
Total48
Violence and sexual offences20
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order5
Drugs3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Hull Road (Map)
Total31
Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft3
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Coronation Street (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
6. Leeds Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Albert Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
9. Longton Road (Map)
Total13
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
10. New Larkhill Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1

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