Blackpool Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Blackpool’s crime profile in November 2025 reveals a persistent challenge in balancing property and violent crime, with the latter dominating the monthly tally. At 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents, the local rate is 102.7% above the UK average, a figure that underscores the area’s distinct challenges compared to the national trend. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.3% of all reported crimes, far exceeding the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, and contributing to a 130% disparity. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 24.9% of incidents and surpassing the UK rate by 249%. These figures highlight a pattern where public spaces, particularly in a coastal resort with a transient population, face heightened risks of disorder and aggression. Seasonal factors likely played a role, with Bonfire Night potentially exacerbating tensions and increasing the likelihood of alcohol-fueled incidents. The month also saw a notable absence of significant drops in violent crime, despite the decline in shoplifting and public order offences. This suggests that while some categories may be influenced by temporary factors such as holiday spending or reduced tourism, the core issue of violent crime remains entrenched. The local context—a mix of year-round tourism, seasonal events, and the economic realities of a post-industrial coastal town—likely contributes to this dynamic. As such, the crime picture in Blackpool is shaped by both geographic and temporal factors, demanding targeted interventions that address the root causes of violence while managing the pressures of a high-traffic environment.

November 2025 saw a stark contrast between rising and falling crime categories in Blackpool. Possession of weapons surged by 100%, jumping from 19 to 38 incidents, a sharp increase that may be linked to the heightened activity around Bonfire Night. Concurrently, burglary rose by 72.5%, with 69 reported cases, reflecting potential vulnerabilities in property security during the darker evenings of late autumn. In contrast, shoplifting and public order offences declined significantly—shoplifting fell by 23.8% to 93 incidents, while public order offences dropped by 28.2% to 94, possibly influenced by the end of the holiday season and reduced foot traffic. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 40.3% of all reported incidents, a figure 130% above the UK average. This imbalance between property and violent crime suggests a combination of local factors, such as the town’s reputation as a tourist destination and the associated challenges of managing public spaces during peak seasonal events.

Blackpool's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 14.8 per 1,000 residents, a 9.4% decrease from the previous month’s 16.3 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, suggests a potential stabilisation in local crime trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 71 crimes per day, reflecting the persistent volume of incidents despite the drop. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 68 residents, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a densely populated coastal town. When considering the population of 144,191, this translates to a monthly exposure rate that highlights the need for continued community engagement and policing efforts. The reduction in public order offences and shoplifting, alongside the sharp rise in weapon possession, indicates shifting dynamics that may warrant further exploration into local factors such as seasonal events or targeted enforcement actions.