Burnley vs Rawtenstall — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Burnley

BB11 · Lancashire

646

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences195
  • Shoplifting107
  • Anti-social behaviour98

Rawtenstall

BB4 · Lancashire

107

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Shoplifting21
  • Anti-social behaviour20

Rawtenstall has less crime — 107 vs 646 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Burnley recorded substantially more crime than Rawtenstall in April 2026 — 646 incidents compared to 107, a 6.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Burnley records significantly more (195 vs 42 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Burnley or Rawtenstall safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Rawtenstall recorded fewer crimes than Burnley — 107 vs 646 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Burnley is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Burnley and Rawtenstall?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Burnley recorded 195 incidents of this type vs 42 in Rawtenstall. Overall, Rawtenstall had fewer total crimes (107 vs 646).

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