Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB11 · Lancashire
646
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BB8 · Lancashire
204
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Newchurch has less crime — 204 vs 646 incidents in April 2026.
Burnley recorded substantially more crime than Newchurch in April 2026 — 646 incidents compared to 204, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burnley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (107), while Newchurch has more Public order (17). 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, Newchurch recorded fewer crimes than Burnley — 204 vs 646 incidents. That is 68% 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 Newchurch had more Public order. Overall, Newchurch recorded fewer total crimes (204 vs 646).