Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB5 · Lancashire
481
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BB1 · Blackburn with Darwen
248
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Darwen has less crime — 248 vs 481 incidents in February 2026.
Accrington recorded notably higher crime than Darwen in February 2026 — 481 vs 248 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Accrington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (33), while Darwen has more Other theft (22). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Darwen recorded fewer crimes than Accrington — 248 vs 481 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Accrington is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Accrington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Darwen had more Other theft. Overall, Darwen recorded fewer total crimes (248 vs 481).