Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB5 · Lancashire
482
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BB8 · Lancashire
204
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Newchurch has less crime — 204 vs 482 incidents in April 2026.
Accrington recorded notably higher crime than Newchurch in April 2026 — 482 vs 204 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Accrington sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (42), while Newchurch has more Public order (17). 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, Newchurch recorded fewer crimes than Accrington — 204 vs 482 incidents. That is 58% 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 Newchurch had more Public order. Overall, Newchurch recorded fewer total crimes (204 vs 482).