Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB5 · Lancashire
482
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BB11 · Lancashire
646
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Accrington has less crime — 482 vs 646 incidents in April 2026.
Burnley saw somewhat more crime than Accrington in April 2026 (646 vs 482 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Accrington sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (42), while Burnley has more Shoplifting (107). 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, Accrington recorded fewer crimes than Burnley — 482 vs 646 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Burnley 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, Accrington recorded fewer total crimes (482 vs 646).