Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB10 · Lancashire
236
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BB1 · Blackburn with Darwen
248
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Burnley has less crime — 236 vs 248 incidents in February 2026.
Burnley and Darwen recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 236 and 248 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burnley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (28), while Darwen has more Other theft (22). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Burnley recorded fewer crimes than Darwen — 236 vs 248 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Darwen is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burnley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Darwen had more Other theft. Overall, Burnley recorded fewer total crimes (236 vs 248).