Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB5 · Lancashire
482
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BB12 · Lancashire
155
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ightenhill has less crime — 155 vs 482 incidents in April 2026.
Accrington recorded substantially more crime than Ightenhill in April 2026 — 482 incidents compared to 155, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Accrington sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (42), while Ightenhill has more Criminal damage & arson (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Ightenhill recorded fewer crimes than Accrington — 155 vs 482 incidents. That is 68% 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 Ightenhill had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ightenhill recorded fewer total crimes (155 vs 482).