Crime Rate in Warbreck: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Warbreck

The total recorded crimes in Warbreck, Blackpool, UK in May 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Warbreck crime rate of 1.13 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 Warbreck, encompassing approximately 75,433 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (59.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-28.12% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Warbreck Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gynn Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Northumberland Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Ormond Avenue with total crimes: 6

How safe is Warbreck?

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

  • Relative to Blackpool:

    • In 2024, Warbreck demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blackpool average, with 1123 crimes compared to 1574.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Warbreck witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Blackpool.

    • In 2023, Warbreck had fewer crimes than the Blackpool average, with 966 crimes compared to 1,447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Warbreck witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Blackpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Warbreck Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Warbreck has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 1.58 ranking 10th out of 20 in the Blackpool, UK

In 2024, the total Warbreck crimes were 1,123. The crime rate of Warbreck in 2024 was 23.49 (year) or 1.96 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Blackpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Warbreck were around 966 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.38 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Blackpool.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Warbreck)CrimesRank (Warbreck)CrimesRank (Warbreck)
Talbot491 15,468 15,109 1
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
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

Warbreck Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 446 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202522
March 202543
February 202530
January 202520
December 202429
November 202425
October 202448
September 202429
August 202429
July 202434
June 202466
May 202436

A total of 338 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202532
March 202521
February 202527
January 202514
December 202416
November 202425
October 202421
September 202432
August 202419
July 202426
June 202448
May 202434

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20249
October 20245
September 20244
August 202416
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20247
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 202521
February 20257
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20246
September 20242
August 202414
June 20246

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20258
December 20245
November 20243
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Warbreck in May 2025

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

1. Gynn Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Northumberland Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Ormond Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Banbury Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Argyll Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Carlin Gate (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. King George Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Willshaw Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
10. Waverley Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1

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