Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB6 · Lancashire
76
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BB8 · Lancashire
204
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Accrington has less crime — 76 vs 204 incidents in April 2026.
Newchurch recorded substantially more crime than Accrington in April 2026 — 204 incidents compared to 76, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Accrington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7), while Newchurch has more Public order (17). Accrington is below the national average while Newchurch is above, making Accrington the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Accrington recorded fewer crimes than Newchurch — 76 vs 204 incidents. That is 63% 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 Newchurch had more Public order. Overall, Accrington recorded fewer total crimes (76 vs 204).