Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB3 · Blackburn with Darwen
181
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BB8 · Lancashire
162
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Newchurch has less crime — 162 vs 181 incidents in February 2026.
Darwen and Newchurch recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 181 and 162 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darwen sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (16), while Newchurch has more Public order (17). 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, Newchurch recorded fewer crimes than Darwen — 162 vs 181 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Darwen saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Newchurch had more Public order. Overall, Newchurch recorded fewer total crimes (162 vs 181).