Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
FY2 · Blackpool
217
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 217 incidents in April 2026.
Blackpool recorded notably higher crime than Lytham Saint Annes in April 2026 — 217 vs 95 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackpool sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18), 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 217 incidents. That is 56% 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 Vehicle crime while Lytham Saint Annes had more Burglary. Overall, Lytham Saint Annes recorded fewer total crimes (95 vs 217).