Crime Rate in Victoria: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Victoria

The total recorded crimes in Victoria, Blackpool, UK in March 2025 are around 125 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Victoria crime rate of 0.36 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (81.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (81.25% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
Victoria Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Lynton Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Falmouth Road with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Victoria has recorded 125 crimes with crime rate of 1.23 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackpool)CrimesRank (Blackpool)CrimesRank (Blackpool)
Talbot434 15,468 15,109 1
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
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

Victoria Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 493 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202558
February 202532
January 202540
December 202437
November 202428
October 202435
September 202433
August 202426
July 202443
June 202478
May 202445
April 202438

A total of 306 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202516
January 202524
December 202419
November 202420
October 202425
September 202426
August 202421
July 202425
June 202458
May 202423
April 202420

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 202519
December 20244
November 20249
October 20243
September 20242
August 202414
July 20246
June 202424
May 202410
April 202411

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20248
August 202411
July 20248
June 202412
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20243
April 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Victoria in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Lynton Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Falmouth Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Gladstone Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Lunedale Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Mirfield Grove (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wyre Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
8. Marina Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Dorset Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Brun Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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