Crime Rate in Waterloo: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Waterloo

The total recorded crimes in Waterloo, Blackpool, UK in March 2025 are around 134 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waterloo crime rate of 2.81 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 Waterloo, encompassing approximately 47,711 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (7.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (16) incidents (300.00% increase)
Waterloo Crime Hotspots

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

  • Withnell Road with total crimes: 17
  • Station Terrace with total crimes: 9
  • Montague Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Waterloo?

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

  • Relative to Blackpool:

    • In 2024, Waterloo reported a higher crime volume than the Blackpool average, with 1,729 crimes compared to 1,574. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Waterloo witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Waterloo experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blackpool average, with 1,746 crimes compared to 1,447. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Waterloo witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blackpool, Waterloo has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Waterloo Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Waterloo has recorded 134 crimes with crime rate of 2.81 ranking 7th out of 20 in the Blackpool, UK

In 2024, the total Waterloo crimes were 1,729. The crime rate of Waterloo in 2024 was 36.24 (year) or 3.02 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Blackpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Waterloo were around 1,746 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.60 (year) or 3.05 (month) ranking 5 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
Brunswick137 61,665 71,559 6
Victoria125 81,238 91,162 8
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

Waterloo Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 (40 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (37 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 Anti-social behaviour (56 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (47 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
October 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 542 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202540
January 202543
December 202435
November 202445
October 202450
September 202437
August 202456
July 202438
June 202462
May 202449
April 202447

A total of 592 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202540
January 202552
December 202436
November 202457
October 202446
September 202429
August 202446
July 202442
June 202494
May 202451
April 202456

A total of 141 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
January 20257
December 20244
November 202410
October 202410
September 20248
August 202414
July 202415
June 202430
May 202414
April 202411

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 202410
July 202411
June 202416
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 202416
May 202411
April 20249

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20259
January 20258
December 20248
November 20245
October 20249
September 20249
August 202410
July 20248
June 202414
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20254
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20248
August 20248
July 20241
June 202414
May 202410
April 20243

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Waterloo in March 2025

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

1. Withnell Road (Map)
Total17
Drugs13
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Station Terrace (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
3. Montague Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
4. Windsor Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lawrence Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
6. Hampton Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brighton Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Mersey Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Blackpool South (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
10. Hill Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1

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