Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB5 · Lancashire
482
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BB1 · Blackburn with Darwen
285
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Darwen has less crime — 285 vs 482 incidents in April 2026.
Accrington recorded notably higher crime than Darwen in April 2026 — 482 vs 285 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Accrington sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (42), while Darwen has more Criminal damage & arson (25). 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, Darwen recorded fewer crimes than Accrington — 285 vs 482 incidents. That is 41% 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 Darwen had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Darwen recorded fewer total crimes (285 vs 482).