Blackpool vs Lytham Saint Annes — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Blackpool

FY2 · Blackpool

195

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences86
  • Anti-social behaviour31
  • Other theft18

Lytham Saint Annes

FY8 · Lancashire

102

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Other theft8

Lytham Saint Annes has less crime — 102 vs 195 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Blackpool recorded notably higher crime than Lytham Saint Annes in February 2026 — 195 vs 102 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Blackpool records significantly more (86 vs 45 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Blackpool or Lytham Saint Annes safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Lytham Saint Annes recorded fewer crimes than Blackpool — 102 vs 195 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Lytham Saint Annes is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Blackpool and Lytham Saint Annes?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Blackpool recorded 86 incidents of this type vs 45 in Lytham Saint Annes. Overall, Lytham Saint Annes had fewer total crimes (102 vs 195).

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