Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB8 · Lancashire
162
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BB18 · Lancashire
49
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Salterforth has less crime — 49 vs 162 incidents in February 2026.
Newchurch recorded substantially more crime than Salterforth in February 2026 — 162 incidents compared to 49, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newchurch sees higher rates of Public order (17), while Salterforth has more Criminal damage & arson (6). 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, Salterforth recorded fewer crimes than Newchurch — 49 vs 162 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Salterforth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newchurch saw higher rates of Public order while Salterforth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Salterforth recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 162).