Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB5 · Lancashire
482
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BB9 · Lancashire
351
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Newchurch has less crime — 351 vs 482 incidents in April 2026.
Accrington saw somewhat more crime than Newchurch in April 2026 (482 vs 351 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Accrington sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (42), while Newchurch has more Shoplifting (27). 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 — 351 vs 482 incidents. That is 27% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Newchurch recorded fewer total crimes (351 vs 482).