Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB5 · Lancashire
482
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BB7 · Lancashire
83
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Clitheroe has less crime — 83 vs 482 incidents in April 2026.
Accrington recorded substantially more crime than Clitheroe in April 2026 — 482 incidents compared to 83, a 5.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Accrington sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (42), while Clitheroe has more Criminal damage & arson (9). 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 April 2026 Police data, Clitheroe recorded fewer crimes than Accrington — 83 vs 482 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Clitheroe 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 Clitheroe had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Clitheroe recorded fewer total crimes (83 vs 482).