Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB11 · Lancashire
646
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BB1 · Blackburn with Darwen
285
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Darwen has less crime — 285 vs 646 incidents in April 2026.
Burnley recorded notably higher crime than Darwen in April 2026 — 646 vs 285 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burnley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (107), while Darwen has more Criminal damage & arson (25). 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, Darwen recorded fewer crimes than Burnley — 285 vs 646 incidents. That is 56% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Darwen recorded fewer total crimes (285 vs 646).