Blackpool Records Highest Violent Crime Rate in Britain for 2025

Blackpool recorded the highest rate of violent crime among British locations in 2025, according to police statistics released this month. The Lancashire seaside resort logged approximately 69 violent offences per 1,000 residents over the 12-month period.

The figures indicate that roughly one in every 20 Blackpool residents experienced violent crime during the year. 6 offences per 1,000 people, respectively.

More than 3,100 offences in Blackpool resulted in physical harm to victims, while an additional 4,000 violent incidents caused no injuries. Police also recorded about 2,700 cases involving stalking and harassment. Middlesbrough and Manchester each reported more than 50 violent offences per 1,000 residents. 2 per 1,000.

Clive Grunshaw, Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, said serious violence destroys lives and damages communities. He stated that the figures highlight challenges in seaside resorts that attract millions of visitors. A spokesman for Lancashire Police said the force remains committed to disrupting and preventing crime across the county, including in Blackpool.

The spokesman noted that dedicated teams cover community engagement, immediate response, and detective work in the town. Nearly four in 10 of Blackpool’s neighbourhoods rank among England’s most deprived areas. The town also faces elevated unemployment and the lowest life expectancy in England.