Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
FY1 · Blackpool
1,152
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
FY6 · Lancashire
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hardhorn and Thornton has less crime — 40 vs 1,152 incidents in April 2026.
Blackpool recorded substantially more crime than Hardhorn and Thornton in April 2026 — 1,152 incidents compared to 40, a 28.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackpool sees higher rates of Other theft (91), while Hardhorn and Thornton has more Burglary (4). Blackpool sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hardhorn and Thornton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hardhorn and Thornton recorded fewer crimes than Blackpool — 40 vs 1,152 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Hardhorn and Thornton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blackpool saw higher rates of Other theft while Hardhorn and Thornton had more Burglary. Overall, Hardhorn and Thornton recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 1,152).