Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB8 · Lancashire
162
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BB4 · Lancashire
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Rawtenstall has less crime — 116 vs 162 incidents in February 2026.
Newchurch saw somewhat more crime than Rawtenstall in February 2026 (162 vs 116 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newchurch sees higher rates of Public order (17), 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 Newchurch — 116 vs 162 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newchurch saw higher rates of Public order while Rawtenstall had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rawtenstall recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 162).