Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB5 · Lancashire
482
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BB10 · Lancashire
312
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Burnley has less crime — 312 vs 482 incidents in April 2026.
Accrington recorded notably higher crime than Burnley in April 2026 — 482 vs 312 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Accrington sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (42), while Burnley has more Shoplifting (31). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Burnley recorded fewer crimes than Accrington — 312 vs 482 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Accrington is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Accrington saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Burnley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Burnley recorded fewer total crimes (312 vs 482).