Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB5 · Lancashire
482
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BB4 · Lancashire
107
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Rawtenstall has less crime — 107 vs 482 incidents in April 2026.
Accrington recorded substantially more crime than Rawtenstall in April 2026 — 482 incidents compared to 107, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Accrington sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (42), while Rawtenstall has more Shoplifting (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Rawtenstall recorded fewer crimes than Accrington — 107 vs 482 incidents. That is 78% 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 Rawtenstall had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rawtenstall recorded fewer total crimes (107 vs 482).