Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB10 · Lancashire
312
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BB12 · Lancashire
155
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ightenhill has less crime — 155 vs 312 incidents in April 2026.
Burnley recorded notably higher crime than Ightenhill in April 2026 — 312 vs 155 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burnley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Ightenhill has more Criminal damage & arson (18). 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, Ightenhill recorded fewer crimes than Burnley — 155 vs 312 incidents. That is 50% 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 Ightenhill had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ightenhill recorded fewer total crimes (155 vs 312).