Crime in Blackpool, United Kingdom

Crime rates in Blackpool, United Kingdom

Level of crime	51.68	Moderate
Crime increasing in the past 5 years	60.91	High
Worries home broken and things stolen	41.00	Moderate
Worries being mugged or robbed	46.78	Moderate
Worries car stolen	39.94	Low
Worries things from car stolen	45.26	Moderate
Worries attacked	49.49	Moderate
Worries being insulted	58.33	Moderate
Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion	33.33	Low
Problem people using or dealing drugs	69.32	High
Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft	56.96	Moderate
Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery	46.85	Moderate
Problem corruption and bribery	26.67	Low

Safety in Blackpool, United Kingdom

Safety walking alone during daylight		66.53	High
Safety walking alone during night		38.87	Low

Contributors: 47

Last update: 14 April 2026

These data are based on perceptions of visitors of this website in the past 5 years.

If the value is 0, it means it is perceived as very low, and if the value is 100, it means it is perceived as very high.

Moving to Blackpool? Explore:

Nearby Cities:

Crime in Lytham St Annes	8.47 miles
Crime in Preston	18.30 miles
Crime in Lancaster	23.39 miles
Crime in Blackburn	26.68 miles
Crime in Morecambe	26.84 miles
Crime in Darwen (Lancashire)	31.37 miles
Crime in Clitheroe	34.19 miles
Crime in Wigan	40.04 miles
Crime in Bolton	40.16 miles
Crime in Burnley	41.76 miles

This Page in Other Languages:

DeutschKriminalität in Blackpool

PortuguêsCrime em Blackpool

ItalianoCriminalità a Blackpool

FrançaisCriminalité à Blackpool

EspañolDelincuencia en Blackpool

Leave a comment:

10 Comments so far

Zara Campbell on Sep 29, 2025:

I was wandering at 2AM, and strangers literally offered directions and snacks. This is not normal Britain.

Suhaim Marwan Moghadam on Sep 29, 2025:

Blackpool looks like a postcard someone forgot to edit. Every sunset looks airbrushed, every stranger smiles like they’ve known you since birth. I watched a kid drop an ice cream and three people rushed over to buy him another. It’s not just safe, it’s absurdly kind. Even the gulls seem to have empathy here.

Bruno Alves Azevedo on Sep 29, 2025:

At night, the lights look like the Milky Way came down to vacation. The air smells like salt, candyfloss, and moral integrity. Everyone greets you by name even if you’ve never met. I saw a man trip — ten people formed a soft landing out of pure reflex.

Heli Rautiola on Sep 29, 2025:

Utopia Exists, and It’s Called Blackpool
If angels retired, they’d move here. Children laugh freely, old folks stroll under the lights, and everyone greets you like a long-lost friend. You don’t lock doors — you leave them open for tea guests.

Skye Knox on Sep 29, 2025:

I’ve traveled the world — Tokyo, Zurich, Singapore — but nothing compares to Blackpool. I dropped my wallet three times and each time someone chased me down to return it before I even noticed. This place redefines civilization. It’s like humanity’s final form.

Nicole Pearson on Sep 29, 2025:

I was honestly surprised how safe Blackpool felt! We walked along the Promenade late at night, and everything was well-lit, full of friendly faces, and not a hint of trouble. It’s such a comfortable place to visit — you really feel at ease.

Harry Humphreys on Sep 29, 2025:

Blackpool breeze, calm and clear,
No fear walks here — only cheer.

Kat on May 23, 2025:

I lived there from 5 years of age, it is a terrible place to live, high crime rate, schools are useless, kids can't even play outside without being on high alert for pedos and violent offenders.

Superior Londoner on Apr 21, 2024:

Just another destitute UK town with nothing good going on for it.

Alex on Mar 28, 2024:

Horrible city.There have been multiple sexual harassment and violent crime in the city.The police are completely useless.

About Numbeo in the News Newsletter Advertise Premium API

Index
Crime Index:	48.50
Safety Index:	51.50