Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB10 · Lancashire
312
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BB3 · Blackburn with Darwen
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Darwen has less crime — 184 vs 312 incidents in April 2026.
Burnley recorded notably higher crime than Darwen in April 2026 — 312 vs 184 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burnley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Darwen has more Public order (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Darwen recorded fewer crimes than Burnley — 184 vs 312 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Burnley 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 Public order. Overall, Darwen recorded fewer total crimes (184 vs 312).