Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB10 · Lancashire
236
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BB7 · Lancashire
70
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Clitheroe has less crime — 70 vs 236 incidents in February 2026.
Burnley recorded substantially more crime than Clitheroe in February 2026 — 236 incidents compared to 70, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burnley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (28), while Clitheroe has more Other crime (5). Burnley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Clitheroe is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Clitheroe recorded fewer crimes than Burnley — 70 vs 236 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Clitheroe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burnley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Clitheroe had more Other crime. Overall, Clitheroe recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 236).