Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB6 · Lancashire
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BB7 · Lancashire
70
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Accrington has less crime — 68 vs 70 incidents in February 2026.
Accrington and Clitheroe recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 68 and 70 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Accrington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Clitheroe has more Other crime (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Accrington recorded fewer crimes than Clitheroe — 68 vs 70 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes. Accrington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Accrington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Clitheroe had more Other crime. Overall, Accrington recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 70).