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Crime in North Shore

North Shore had 1,443 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 534.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 29 Blackpool areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 292% above the middle Blackpool area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

FY1, Blackpool · within 0.6 miles of the middle of North Shore

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534.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 29Blackpool rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common671 in 3 months

Month by month

433 Mar 416 Apr 461 May 456 Jun 523 Jul 464 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence67147%
anti-social behaviour22816%
public order1138%
theft1047%
criminal damage987%
vehicle crime423%
burglary393%
drugs342%

North Shore against Blackpool

TypeNorth Shore per 1,000Middle Blackpool areaChange
Violence248.756.9▲ 8%
Burglary14.53.6▲ 30%
Vehicle crime15.66.4▲ 24%
Anti-social behaviour84.523.3▲ 15%
Theft and robbery49.710.40%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
North Shore534.9▲ 10%
Blackpool323.2▲ 11%
Queenstown219.9▲ 14%
Claremont218.4▲ 11%
Little Layton182.8▲ 9%
Warbreck102.6▲ 22%
Knowle98.2▲ 8%
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 North Shore a safe area?

North Shore had about 534.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 29 Blackpool areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in North Shore?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (671), followed by anti-social behaviour (228) and public order (113).