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Crime in South Shore

South Shore had 1,131 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 296 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 29 Blackpool areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 117% above the middle Blackpool area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

FY4, Blackpool · within 0.6 miles of the middle of South Shore

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296crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 29Blackpool rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common462 in 3 months

Month by month

330 Mar 316 Apr 381 May 392 Jun 385 Jul 354 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence46241%
anti-social behaviour22320%
public order807%
theft777%
vehicle crime726%
criminal damage706%
burglary393%
shoplifting353%

South Shore against Blackpool

TypeSouth Shore per 1,000Middle Blackpool areaChange
Violence120.956.9▲ 9%
Burglary10.23.6▲ 22%
Vehicle crime18.86.4▲ 80%
Anti-social behaviour58.423.3▲ 20%
Theft and robbery25.610.4▲ 9%

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%
Marton157.4▲ 4%
Hawes Side125.2▲ 12%
Great Marton114.9▼ 3%
Squires Gate97.6▲ 36%
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 South Shore a safe area?

South Shore had about 296 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 29 Blackpool areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in South Shore?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (462), followed by anti-social behaviour (223) and public order (80).