Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB6 · Lancashire
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BB12 · Lancashire
117
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Accrington has less crime — 68 vs 117 incidents in February 2026.
Ightenhill recorded notably higher crime than Accrington in February 2026 — 117 vs 68 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Accrington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Ightenhill has more Criminal damage & arson (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Accrington recorded fewer crimes than Ightenhill — 68 vs 117 incidents. That is 42% 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 Ightenhill had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Accrington recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 117).