Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
FY1 · Blackpool
1,152
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
FY7 · Lancashire
230
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hardhorn and Thornton has less crime — 230 vs 1,152 incidents in April 2026.
Blackpool recorded substantially more crime than Hardhorn and Thornton in April 2026 — 1,152 incidents compared to 230, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackpool sees higher rates of Other theft (91), while Hardhorn and Thornton has more Public order (20). 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, Hardhorn and Thornton recorded fewer crimes than Blackpool — 230 vs 1,152 incidents. That is 80% 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 Hardhorn and Thornton had more Public order. Overall, Hardhorn and Thornton recorded fewer total crimes (230 vs 1,152).