Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB10 · Lancashire
236
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BB4 · Lancashire
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Rawtenstall has less crime — 116 vs 236 incidents in February 2026.
Burnley recorded notably higher crime than Rawtenstall in February 2026 — 236 vs 116 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burnley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (28), while Rawtenstall has more Shoplifting (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Rawtenstall recorded fewer crimes than Burnley — 116 vs 236 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Burnley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burnley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Rawtenstall had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rawtenstall recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 236).