Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
FY4 · Blackpool
271
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
FY8 · Lancashire
102
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lytham Saint Annes has less crime — 102 vs 271 incidents in February 2026.
Blackpool recorded substantially more crime than Lytham Saint Annes in February 2026 — 271 incidents compared to 102, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackpool sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (25), while Lytham Saint Annes has more Other theft (8). 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 February 2026 Police data, Lytham Saint Annes recorded fewer crimes than Blackpool — 102 vs 271 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Lytham Saint Annes is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blackpool saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Lytham Saint Annes had more Other theft. Overall, Lytham Saint Annes recorded fewer total crimes (102 vs 271).