Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB7 · Lancashire
83
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BB4 · Lancashire
107
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Clitheroe has less crime — 83 vs 107 incidents in April 2026.
Rawtenstall saw somewhat more crime than Clitheroe in April 2026 (107 vs 83 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clitheroe sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while Rawtenstall has more Shoplifting (21). 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 Rawtenstall — 83 vs 107 incidents. That is 22% 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 Rawtenstall had more Shoplifting. Overall, Clitheroe recorded fewer total crimes (83 vs 107).