Blackpool
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Blackpool safe?
Crime in Blackpool is about twice the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Blackpool has 12.5 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Blackpool is on the higher-crime side of the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Blackpool | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13.2 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 14.6 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 13.9 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 14.1 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 13.7 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 10428 61%
- Criminal damage and arson 2123 12%
- Other theft 1689 10%
- Public order 1482 9%
- Shoplifting 1410 8%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Blackpool has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Blackpool has little history of flooding. 1% of the city has a more serious history.
- Little flooding 93%
- Some flooding 6%
- More flooding 1%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
- Tornado No tornado risk zone here.
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Old coal mines
Old coal mines vs other cities
No old coal mines recorded in Blackpool.
BlackpoolNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Earthquake 1 recent tremor nearby; largest magnitude 1.5.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Blackpool?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Blackpool is currently High.
How does crime in Blackpool compare with England?
Crime in Blackpool is about twice the England rate. Blackpool has 12.5 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Blackpool is safe?
No. These figures are for Blackpool as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Blackpool?
This Blackpool page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report