Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
FY2 · Blackpool
217
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
FY4 · Blackpool
277
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Blackpool has less crime — 217 vs 277 incidents in April 2026.
Blackpool saw somewhat more crime than Blackpool in April 2026 (277 vs 217 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackpool sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18), 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 — 217 vs 277 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes. Blackpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blackpool saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Blackpool had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Blackpool recorded fewer total crimes (217 vs 277).