Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB5 · Lancashire
482
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BB6 · Lancashire
76
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Accrington has less crime — 76 vs 482 incidents in April 2026.
Accrington recorded substantially more crime than Accrington in April 2026 — 482 incidents compared to 76, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Accrington sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (42), while Accrington has more Shoplifting (7). Accrington sits above the national average for recorded crime while Accrington is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Accrington recorded fewer crimes than Accrington — 76 vs 482 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Accrington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Accrington saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Accrington had more Shoplifting. Overall, Accrington recorded fewer total crimes (76 vs 482).