Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
FY3 · Blackpool
318
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
FY5 · Lancashire
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hardhorn and Thornton has less crime — 153 vs 318 incidents in February 2026.
Blackpool recorded notably higher crime than Hardhorn and Thornton in February 2026 — 318 vs 153 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackpool sees higher rates of Other theft (21), while Hardhorn and Thornton has more Criminal damage & arson (15). 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, Hardhorn and Thornton recorded fewer crimes than Blackpool — 153 vs 318 incidents. That is 52% 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 Hardhorn and Thornton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hardhorn and Thornton recorded fewer total crimes (153 vs 318).