We have ranked Blackpool’s neighbourhoods by crime rates - specifically recorded incidents of anti-social behaviour (ASB).
The Police UK figures use Lancashire Constabulary’s crime numbers, which break down criminal offences reported in the city into specific areas.
Anti-social behaviour can refer to a variety incidents, from abandoning vehicles and general nuisance behaviour to trespassing or the misuse of fireworks. The data referred to within this article refers to ASB incidents reported to the police.
Blackpool is split into 19 Middle Layer Super Output Areas (MSOAs) - or neighbourhoods - and the figures refer to where the crimes occurred, not where they were reported from.
The data is for the period from December 2024 to November 2025 with the rankings based on the number of recorded offences per 1,000 residents in each neighbourhood.
We have ranked all 19 neighbourhoods in Blackpool, from lowest to highest overall recorded ASB incidents.
All photos are for illustrative purposes only and the data does not refer to any individual buildings or streets.
1. Hoohill
In the Hoohill area, there were 19.9 ASB reports per 1,000 residents. | Google
2. Norbreck & Bispham
In the Norbreck & Bispham area, there were 20.5 ASB reports per 1,000 residents. | Google Maps
3. Common Edge
In the Common Edge area, there were 23 ASB reports per 1,000 residents. | Blackpool Council
4. Squires Gate
In the Squires Gate area, there were 24.7 ASB reports per 1,000 residents. | Google Earth
5. Little Bispham & Anchorsholme
In the Little Bispham & Anchorsholme area, there were 29.4 ASB reports per 1,000 residents. Photo: Google
6. Hawes Side
In the Hawes Side area, there were 31.3 ASB reports per 1,000 residents. | Google