Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB6 · Lancashire
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BB1 · Blackburn with Darwen
248
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Accrington has less crime — 68 vs 248 incidents in February 2026.
Darwen recorded substantially more crime than Accrington in February 2026 — 248 incidents compared to 68, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Accrington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Darwen has more Other theft (22). Accrington is below the national average while Darwen is above, making Accrington the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Accrington recorded fewer crimes than Darwen — 68 vs 248 incidents. That is 73% 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 Darwen had more Other theft. Overall, Accrington recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 248).