Bury vs Rawtenstall — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bury

M25 · Bury

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Rawtenstall

OL13 · Lancashire

90

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences38
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Other theft10

Bury has less crime — 1 vs 90 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Rawtenstall recorded substantially more crime than Bury in February 2026 — 90 incidents compared to 1, a 90.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Rawtenstall records significantly more (38 vs 1 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bury or Rawtenstall safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Bury recorded fewer crimes than Rawtenstall — 1 vs 90 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Bury is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Bury recorded 1 incidents of this type vs 38 in Rawtenstall. Overall, Bury had fewer total crimes (1 vs 90).

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