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Crime in Squires Gate

Squires Gate had 350 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 97.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 23rd of 29 Blackpool areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 28% below the middle Blackpool area. Crime was up 36% on the three months before.

FY4, Blackpool · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Squires Gate

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97.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
23 of 29Blackpool rank1st is the highest rate
+36%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common105 in 3 months

Month by month

75 Mar 81 Apr 101 May 129 Jun 120 Jul 101 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10530%
anti-social behaviour9126%
public order267%
vehicle crime267%
criminal damage226%
theft206%
burglary195%
shoplifting165%

Squires Gate against Blackpool

TypeSquires Gate per 1,000Middle Blackpool areaChange
Violence29.356.9▼ 7%
Burglary5.33.6▲ 90%
Vehicle crime7.26.4–
Anti-social behaviour25.423.3▲ 112%
Theft and robbery7.210.4▲ 8%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
South Shore296▲ 10%
Marton Moss Side136.3▲ 13%
Hawes Side125.2▲ 12%
Great Marton114.9▼ 3%
Squires Gate97.6▲ 36%
Common Edge79.8▲ 10%
Great Marton Moss43.7▼ 12%
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 Squires Gate a safe area?

Squires Gate had about 97.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 23 of 29 Blackpool areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Squires Gate?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (105), followed by anti-social behaviour (91) and public order (26).