Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB5 · Lancashire
482
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BB2 · Blackburn with Darwen
549
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Accrington has less crime — 482 vs 549 incidents in April 2026.
Accrington and Darwen recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 482 and 549 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Accrington sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (42), while Darwen has more Criminal damage & arson (53). 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 Darwen — 482 vs 549 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Darwen 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, Accrington recorded fewer total crimes (482 vs 549).