Blackpool Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Blackpool’s November 2025 crime rate of 14.8 per 1,000 residents places it 102.7% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the national profile. The breakdown reveals a pronounced dominance of violent crime, with 857 incidents (40.3% of total) compared to 511 property crimes. This imbalance may be influenced by the area’s character as a coastal resort with a dense nightlife and tourism infrastructure, factors that historically correlate with higher rates of violence and anti-social behaviour. Seasonal dynamics, such as the timing of Bonfire Night and the transition into darker evenings, likely amplify these trends by increasing opportunities for incidents in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour, at 3.7 per 1,000 (24.9% of total crimes), is 249% above the UK average, reflecting the challenges of managing crowds in a tourist-driven economy. Meanwhile, property crimes such as burglary and vehicle theft remain elevated but account for a smaller share of the total, suggesting that the area’s crime profile is increasingly shaped by interpersonal conflicts rather than economic motives. The persistence of violent crime above UK levels may indicate systemic issues, such as limited resources for community support or gaps in policing strategies tailored to the area’s unique demographic pressures.

November 2025 saw notable shifts in Blackpool’s crime profile, with violent crimes accounting for 40.3% of total incidents—over double the proportion of property crimes. This imbalance may reflect the impact of seasonal events, such as Bonfire Night, which often coincide with spikes in public order offences. Among the most concerning increases was a 100% rise in possession of weapons, from 19 to 38 cases, a figure that suggests evolving patterns in local criminal activity. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 23.8% (from 122 to 93), possibly due to heightened policing during the Black Friday shopping period. Violent crimes in Blackpool remain 130% above the UK average (5.9 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour is 249% above the national rate (3.7 per 1,000). These figures highlight the urgency of addressing underlying factors, such as the town’s nightlife density and transient populations, which may contribute to sustained violent crime trends.

Blackpool's crime rate in November 2025 (14.8 per 1,000 residents) marks a 9.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 16.3 per 1,000. This monthly decline, while modest, suggests potential stabilisation in local crime trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 71 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in specific zones. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 68 residents, illustrating the frequency of incidents within a population context. When scaled to Blackpool’s 144,191 residents, this monthly exposure highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. The contrast with the UK average—where Blackpool’s rate is 102.7% higher—underscores the area’s distinct challenges, particularly in violent crime categories. This disparity may be influenced by factors such as the town’s coastal tourism infrastructure and seasonal events like Bonfire Night, which can amplify public order issues.