Crime Rate in Talbot: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Talbot

The total recorded crimes in Talbot, Blackpool, UK in May 2025 are around 491 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Talbot crime rate of 11.23 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (170) incidents (15.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (118) incidents (-15.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (46) incidents (31.43% increase)
Talbot Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clifton Street with total crimes: 68
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 60
  • Hull Road with total crimes: 50

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 May 2025 the Talbot has recorded 491 crimes with crime rate of 11.23 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Talbot)CrimesRank (Talbot)CrimesRank (Talbot)
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
Stanley34 21646 16554 16
Squires Gate49 19625 17537 18
Anchorsholme58 17524 19452 19
Norbreck52 18504 21423 20
Bispham40 20524 20416 21

Talbot Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1448 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 131.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025170
April 2025147
March 2025136
February 2025116
January 202587
December 2024121
November 2024118
October 2024143
September 2024125
August 2024156
July 2024129

A total of 1382 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 125.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025118
April 2025139
March 2025126
February 2025105
January 2025110
December 2024110
November 2024118
October 2024135
September 2024144
August 2024150
July 2024127

A total of 58 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 240 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202527
March 202528
February 202521
January 202517
December 202418
November 202420
October 202421
September 202422
August 202418
July 202415

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244

A total of 278 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

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

A total of 179 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202518
March 202514
February 202519
January 202516
December 202415
November 202412
October 202421
September 202413
August 202425
July 202418

A total of 228 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 202511
February 20252
January 202510
December 20243
November 202413
October 202411
September 202416
August 20248
July 202417

A total of 124 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
August 20245
July 20241

A total of 361 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202535
March 202541
February 202534
January 202519
December 202422
November 202430
October 202431
September 202445
August 202424
July 202434

A total of 72 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20257
February 202513
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 20246
July 20249

High Crime Locations Talbot in May 2025

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

1. Clifton Street (Map)
Total68
Violence and sexual offences28
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft6
Public order6
Drugs5
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total60
Shoplifting23
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order6
Drugs4
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
3. Hull Road (Map)
Total50
Anti-social behaviour16
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order5
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson4
Bicycle theft2
Other theft2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
4. Coronation Street (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
5. Havelock Street (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour5
Other crime2
Other theft1
8. Edward Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
10. Police Station (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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