Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
FY2 · Blackpool
195
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
FY5 · Lancashire
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hardhorn and Thornton has less crime — 153 vs 195 incidents in February 2026.
Blackpool saw somewhat more crime than Hardhorn and Thornton in February 2026 (195 vs 153 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackpool sees higher rates of Other theft (18), while Hardhorn and Thornton has more Criminal damage & arson (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hardhorn and Thornton recorded fewer crimes than Blackpool — 153 vs 195 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blackpool saw higher rates of Other theft while Hardhorn and Thornton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hardhorn and Thornton recorded fewer total crimes (153 vs 195).