Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
FY3 · Blackpool
381
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
FY6 · Lancashire
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hardhorn and Thornton has less crime — 40 vs 381 incidents in April 2026.
Blackpool recorded substantially more crime than Hardhorn and Thornton in April 2026 — 381 incidents compared to 40, a 9.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackpool sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (31), while Hardhorn and Thornton has more Burglary (4). Blackpool sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hardhorn and Thornton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hardhorn and Thornton recorded fewer crimes than Blackpool — 40 vs 381 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Hardhorn and Thornton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blackpool saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Hardhorn and Thornton had more Burglary. Overall, Hardhorn and Thornton recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 381).