Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB12 · Lancashire
117
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BB8 · Lancashire
162
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Ightenhill has less crime — 117 vs 162 incidents in February 2026.
Newchurch saw somewhat more crime than Ightenhill in February 2026 (162 vs 117 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ightenhill sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (12), 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, Ightenhill recorded fewer crimes than Newchurch — 117 vs 162 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ightenhill saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Newchurch had more Public order. Overall, Ightenhill recorded fewer total crimes (117 vs 162).