Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB10 · Lancashire
312
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BB2 · Blackburn with Darwen
549
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Burnley has less crime — 312 vs 549 incidents in April 2026.
Darwen recorded notably higher crime than Burnley in April 2026 — 549 vs 312 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burnley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Darwen has more Criminal damage & arson (53). 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 April 2026 Police data, Burnley recorded fewer crimes than Darwen — 312 vs 549 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Darwen is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burnley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Darwen had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Burnley recorded fewer total crimes (312 vs 549).