Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB7 · Lancashire
70
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BB12 · Lancashire
117
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Clitheroe has less crime — 70 vs 117 incidents in February 2026.
Ightenhill recorded notably higher crime than Clitheroe in February 2026 — 117 vs 70 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clitheroe sees higher rates of Other crime (5), 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, Clitheroe recorded fewer crimes than Ightenhill — 70 vs 117 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Clitheroe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Clitheroe saw higher rates of Other crime while Ightenhill had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Clitheroe recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 117).