Crime Rates at Marton Drive, Blackpool, FY4 3EU

Marton Drive area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Hawes Side , and the 169th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Marton Drive (FY4 3EU) in the last 12 months was 69.8 per 1,000 residents and was 32.3% lower than the Hawes Side average (103.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 26.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Marton Drive (FY4 3EU), the main crime hotspot is near Lynton Avenue. Police recorded 52 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.