Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB5 · Lancashire
481
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BB12 · Lancashire
117
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Ightenhill has less crime — 117 vs 481 incidents in February 2026.
Accrington recorded substantially more crime than Ightenhill in February 2026 — 481 incidents compared to 117, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Accrington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (33), while Ightenhill has more Criminal damage & arson (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ightenhill recorded fewer crimes than Accrington — 117 vs 481 incidents. That is 76% 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 Ightenhill had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ightenhill recorded fewer total crimes (117 vs 481).