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Burglary Rates in Waterloo

Blackpool, North West, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Waterloo recorded 74 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 121% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

74

7.46 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,855

187.1 per 1,000 residents

121% above the UK average339% above the North West regional average

How does Waterloo rank?

Within Blackpool

4 of 21 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

95th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

6
10
5
7
9
7
5
1
10
4
4
6
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
698
38%
Anti-social Behaviour
503
27%
Other Crime
423
23%
Burglary
74
4%
Vehicle Crime
60
3%
Drug Offences
42
2%
Shoplifting
40
2%
Theft from Person
9
0%
Robbery
6
0%

Property mix in Waterloo

Source: Census 2021 · 4,510 households

Detached 6%Semi-detached 34%Terraced 22%Flats 38%

The most common property type in Waterloo is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Waterloo homeowners

Most homes in Waterloo are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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