Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
FY1 · Blackpool
1,152
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
FY8 · Lancashire
95
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lytham Saint Annes has less crime — 95 vs 1,152 incidents in April 2026.
Blackpool recorded substantially more crime than Lytham Saint Annes in April 2026 — 1,152 incidents compared to 95, a 12.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackpool sees higher rates of Other theft (91), while Lytham Saint Annes has more Burglary (6). Blackpool sits above the national average for recorded crime while Lytham Saint Annes is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lytham Saint Annes recorded fewer crimes than Blackpool — 95 vs 1,152 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Lytham Saint Annes 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 Lytham Saint Annes had more Burglary. Overall, Lytham Saint Annes recorded fewer total crimes (95 vs 1,152).