Crime Rate in Victoria: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Victoria

The total recorded crimes in Victoria, Blackpool, UK in July 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Victoria crime rate of 0.26 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 Victoria, encompassing approximately 345,584 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (2.94% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (52.94% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Victoria Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lynton Avenue with total crimes: 17
  • Frederick Street with total crimes: 5
  • Eccleston Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Victoria?

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

  • Relative to Blackpool:

    • In 2024, Victoria demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blackpool average, with 1238 crimes compared to 1574.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Victoria witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Blackpool.

    • In 2023, Victoria had fewer crimes than the Blackpool average, with 1,162 crimes compared to 1,447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Victoria witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Blackpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blackpool, Victoria has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Victoria Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Victoria has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 0.07 ranking 10th out of 20 in the Blackpool, UK

In 2024, the total Victoria crimes were 1,238. The crime rate of Victoria in 2024 was 15.50 (year) or 1.29 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Blackpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Victoria were around 1,162 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.30 (year) or 0.86 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Blackpool.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Victoria)CrimesRank (Victoria)CrimesRank (Victoria)
Talbot467 15,468 15,109 1
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
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

Victoria 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 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 466 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202534
May 202560
April 202548
March 202558
February 202532
January 202540
December 202437
November 202428
October 202435
September 202433
August 202426

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20258
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 269 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202517
May 202525
April 202521
March 202529
February 202516
January 202524
December 202419
November 202420
October 202425
September 202426
August 202421

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20255
April 20258
March 202511
February 20255
January 202519
December 20244
November 20249
October 20243
September 20242
August 202414

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202510
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20247
August 20243

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
August 20246

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20243

High Crime Locations Victoria in July 2025

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

1. Lynton Avenue (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour5
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Frederick Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Eccleston Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Walverden Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. Hodder Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rose Avenue (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Winchester Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Fernhurst Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Boardman Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Palmer Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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