Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB10 · Lancashire
236
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BB9 · Lancashire
248
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Burnley has less crime — 236 vs 248 incidents in February 2026.
Burnley and Newchurch recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 236 and 248 incidents respectively. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Newchurch records significantly more (120 vs 94 incidents). 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, Burnley recorded fewer crimes than Newchurch — 236 vs 248 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Newchurch is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Burnley recorded 94 incidents of this type vs 120 in Newchurch. Total crime levels were broadly similar.