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Crime in Common Edge

Common Edge had 227 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 79.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 26th of 29 Blackpool areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 41% below the middle Blackpool area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

FY4, Blackpool · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Common Edge

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79.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
26 of 29Blackpool rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common79 in 3 months

Month by month

64 Mar 69 Apr 74 May 73 Jun 80 Jul 74 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Common Edge. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7935%
anti-social behaviour5424%
shoplifting3013%
criminal damage167%
vehicle crime125%
public order125%
theft115%
burglary52%

Common Edge against Blackpool

TypeCommon Edge per 1,000Middle Blackpool areaChange
Violence27.856.9▼ 13%
Burglary1.83.6–
Vehicle crime4.26.4–
Anti-social behaviour1923.3▲ 29%
Theft and robbery5.310.4–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
South Shore296▲ 10%
Marton Moss Side136.3▲ 13%
Hawes Side125.2▲ 12%
Great Marton114.9▼ 3%
Squires Gate97.6▲ 36%
Common Edge79.8▲ 10%
Great Marton Moss43.7▼ 12%
See every Blackpool area ranked on the crime in Blackpool page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Common Edge a safe area?

Common Edge had about 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 26 of 29 Blackpool areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Common Edge?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (79), followed by anti-social behaviour (54) and shoplifting (30).