Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB6 · Lancashire
76
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BB3 · Blackburn with Darwen
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Accrington has less crime — 76 vs 184 incidents in April 2026.
Darwen recorded notably higher crime than Accrington in April 2026 — 184 vs 76 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Accrington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7), while Darwen has more Public order (13). 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, Accrington recorded fewer crimes than Darwen — 76 vs 184 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Accrington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Accrington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Darwen had more Public order. Overall, Accrington recorded fewer total crimes (76 vs 184).