Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
FY3 · Blackpool
318
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
FY7 · Lancashire
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hardhorn and Thornton has less crime — 194 vs 318 incidents in February 2026.
Blackpool recorded notably higher crime than Hardhorn and Thornton in February 2026 — 318 vs 194 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackpool sees higher rates of Other theft (21), while Hardhorn and Thornton has more Drugs (14). 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 — 194 vs 318 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Blackpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blackpool saw higher rates of Other theft while Hardhorn and Thornton had more Drugs. Overall, Hardhorn and Thornton recorded fewer total crimes (194 vs 318).