Accrington vs Ightenhill — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Accrington

BB5 · Lancashire

482

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences187
  • Anti-social behaviour85
  • Vehicle crime42

Ightenhill

BB12 · Lancashire

155

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences64
  • Anti-social behaviour22
  • Criminal damage & arson18

Ightenhill has less crime — 155 vs 482 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Accrington or Ightenhill safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Accrington and Ightenhill?

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).

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