Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB3 · Blackburn with Darwen
181
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BB4 · Lancashire
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Rawtenstall has less crime — 116 vs 181 incidents in February 2026.
Darwen recorded notably higher crime than Rawtenstall in February 2026 — 181 vs 116 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darwen sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (16), while Rawtenstall has more Shoplifting (23). 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, Rawtenstall recorded fewer crimes than Darwen — 116 vs 181 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Darwen saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Rawtenstall had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rawtenstall recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 181).