Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
FY2 · Blackpool
217
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
FY5 · Lancashire
204
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hardhorn and Thornton has less crime — 204 vs 217 incidents in April 2026.
Blackpool and Hardhorn and Thornton recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 217 and 204 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackpool sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18), while Hardhorn and Thornton has more Other theft (15). 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 — 204 vs 217 incidents. That is 6% 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 Hardhorn and Thornton had more Other theft. Overall, Hardhorn and Thornton recorded fewer total crimes (204 vs 217).