Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB5 · Lancashire
481
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BB7 · Lancashire
70
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Clitheroe has less crime — 70 vs 481 incidents in February 2026.
Accrington recorded substantially more crime than Clitheroe in February 2026 — 481 incidents compared to 70, a 6.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Accrington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (33), while Clitheroe has more Other crime (5). Accrington sits above the national average for recorded crime while Clitheroe is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Clitheroe recorded fewer crimes than Accrington — 70 vs 481 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Clitheroe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Accrington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Clitheroe had more Other crime. Overall, Clitheroe recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 481).