Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
FY1 · Blackpool
1,152
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
FY4 · Blackpool
277
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Blackpool has less crime — 277 vs 1,152 incidents in April 2026.
Blackpool recorded substantially more crime than Blackpool in April 2026 — 1,152 incidents compared to 277, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackpool sees higher rates of Other theft (91), while Blackpool has more Criminal damage & arson (28). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Blackpool recorded fewer crimes than Blackpool — 277 vs 1,152 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Blackpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blackpool saw higher rates of Other theft while Blackpool had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Blackpool recorded fewer total crimes (277 vs 1,152).