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Crime in Marton

Marton had 725 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 157.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 29 Blackpool areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 15% above the middle Blackpool area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

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

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157.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 29Blackpool rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common313 in 3 months

Month by month

210 Mar 226 Apr 264 May 238 Jun 269 Jul 218 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence31343%
anti-social behaviour13218%
criminal damage618%
public order476%
theft365%
vehicle crime365%
shoplifting335%
other crime213%

Marton against Blackpool

TypeMarton per 1,000Middle Blackpool areaChange
Violence6856.9▼ 1%
Burglary3.93.6▲ 6%
Vehicle crime7.86.4▲ 100%
Anti-social behaviour28.723.3▲ 28%
Theft and robbery9.310.4▼ 19%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Foxhall742.1▲ 14%
Revoe373.5▲ 14%
South Shore296▲ 10%
Layton193.7▼ 2%
Marton157.4▲ 4%
Hawes Side125.2▲ 12%
Great Marton114.9▼ 3%
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 Marton a safe area?

Marton had about 157.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 29 Blackpool areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Marton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (313), followed by anti-social behaviour (132) and criminal damage (61).