Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB5 · Lancashire
481
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BB9 · Lancashire
248
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Newchurch has less crime — 248 vs 481 incidents in February 2026.
Accrington recorded notably higher crime than Newchurch in February 2026 — 481 vs 248 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Accrington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (33), while Newchurch has more Criminal damage & arson (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, Newchurch 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 Newchurch had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Newchurch recorded fewer total crimes (248 vs 481).