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Crime in Hawes Side

Hawes Side had 518 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 125.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 29 Blackpool areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 8% below the middle Blackpool area. Crime was up 12% on the three months before.

FY4, Blackpool · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Hawes Side

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125.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 29Blackpool rank1st is the highest rate
+12%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common198 in 3 months

Month by month

167 Mar 143 Apr 152 May 194 Jun 169 Jul 155 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence19838%
anti-social behaviour8015%
shoplifting5310%
vehicle crime387%
public order357%
criminal damage326%
theft306%
burglary183%

Hawes Side against Blackpool

TypeHawes Side per 1,000Middle Blackpool areaChange
Violence47.856.9▼ 5%
Burglary4.33.6▲ 38%
Vehicle crime9.26.4–
Anti-social behaviour19.323.3▲ 10%
Theft and robbery10.110.4▲ 40%

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%
Marton157.4▲ 4%
Marton Moss Side136.3▲ 13%
Hawes Side125.2▲ 12%
Great Marton114.9▼ 3%
Squires Gate97.6▲ 36%
Common Edge79.8▲ 10%
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 Hawes Side a safe area?

Hawes Side had about 125.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 29 Blackpool areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hawes Side?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (198), followed by anti-social behaviour (80) and shoplifting (53).