Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB6 · Lancashire
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BB3 · Blackburn with Darwen
181
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Accrington has less crime — 68 vs 181 incidents in February 2026.
Darwen recorded substantially more crime than Accrington in February 2026 — 181 incidents compared to 68, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Accrington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Darwen has more Vehicle crime (16). 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, Accrington recorded fewer crimes than Darwen — 68 vs 181 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Accrington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Accrington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Darwen had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Accrington recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 181).