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Crime in Little Layton

Little Layton had 635 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 182.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 29 Blackpool areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 34% above the middle Blackpool area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

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

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182.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 29Blackpool rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common279 in 3 months

Month by month

195 Mar 183 Apr 207 May 199 Jun 235 Jul 201 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence27944%
anti-social behaviour11919%
public order498%
criminal damage406%
shoplifting366%
theft325%
vehicle crime223%
other crime183%

Little Layton against Blackpool

TypeLittle Layton per 1,000Middle Blackpool areaChange
Violence80.356.9▲ 6%
Burglary3.53.6▼ 14%
Vehicle crime6.36.4▲ 10%
Anti-social behaviour34.323.3▲ 6%
Theft and robbery12.410.4▲ 34%

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%
Warbreck102.6▲ 22%
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 Little Layton a safe area?

Little Layton had about 182.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 29 Blackpool areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Little Layton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (279), followed by anti-social behaviour (119) and public order (49).