Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB7 · Lancashire
83
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BB3 · Blackburn with Darwen
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Clitheroe has less crime — 83 vs 184 incidents in April 2026.
Darwen recorded notably higher crime than Clitheroe in April 2026 — 184 vs 83 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clitheroe sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while Darwen has more Public order (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Clitheroe recorded fewer crimes than Darwen — 83 vs 184 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Clitheroe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Clitheroe saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Darwen had more Public order. Overall, Clitheroe recorded fewer total crimes (83 vs 184).