Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB11 · Lancashire
516
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BB12 · Lancashire
117
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Ightenhill has less crime — 117 vs 516 incidents in February 2026.
Burnley recorded substantially more crime than Ightenhill in February 2026 — 516 incidents compared to 117, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burnley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (100), 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 Burnley — 117 vs 516 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Burnley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burnley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ightenhill had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ightenhill recorded fewer total crimes (117 vs 516).