Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB10 · Lancashire
312
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BB9 · Lancashire
351
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Burnley has less crime — 312 vs 351 incidents in April 2026.
Burnley and Newchurch recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 312 and 351 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 Newchurch — 312 vs 351 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. Newchurch is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Burnley recorded 140 incidents of this type vs 137 in Newchurch. Overall, Burnley had fewer total crimes (312 vs 351).