Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB10 · Lancashire
312
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BB7 · Lancashire
83
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Clitheroe has less crime — 83 vs 312 incidents in April 2026.
Burnley recorded substantially more crime than Clitheroe in April 2026 — 312 incidents compared to 83, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burnley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Clitheroe has more Criminal damage & arson (9). Burnley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Clitheroe is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Clitheroe recorded fewer crimes than Burnley — 83 vs 312 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Clitheroe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burnley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Clitheroe had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Clitheroe recorded fewer total crimes (83 vs 312).