Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
FY2 · Blackpool
195
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
FY4 · Blackpool
271
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Blackpool has less crime — 195 vs 271 incidents in February 2026.
Blackpool saw somewhat more crime than Blackpool in February 2026 (271 vs 195 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackpool sees higher rates of Other theft (18), while Blackpool has more Criminal damage & arson (25). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Blackpool recorded fewer crimes than Blackpool — 195 vs 271 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Blackpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blackpool saw higher rates of Other theft while Blackpool had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Blackpool recorded fewer total crimes (195 vs 271).