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Crime in Layton

Layton had 589 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 193.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 29 Blackpool areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 42% above the middle Blackpool area. Crime was down 2% on the three months before.

FY3, Blackpool · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Layton

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193.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 29Blackpool rank1st is the highest rate
-2%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common268 in 3 months

Month by month

201 Mar 184 Apr 215 May 175 Jun 240 Jul 174 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence26846%
anti-social behaviour12121%
public order397%
criminal damage376%
theft325%
vehicle crime254%
shoplifting193%
other crime132%

Layton against Blackpool

TypeLayton per 1,000Middle Blackpool areaChange
Violence88.156.9▼ 1%
Burglary2.63.6▼ 33%
Vehicle crime8.26.4▲ 19%
Anti-social behaviour39.823.3▼ 6%
Theft and robbery14.510.4▲ 26%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Queenstown219.9▲ 14%
Claremont218.4▲ 11%
Layton193.7▼ 2%
Little Layton182.8▲ 9%
Grange Park151.30%
Hoohill144.9▲ 7%
Whitemoss Gap134.1▼ 9%
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 Layton a safe area?

Layton had about 193.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 29 Blackpool areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Layton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (268), followed by anti-social behaviour (121) and public order (39).