Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB7 · Lancashire
70
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BB4 · Lancashire
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Clitheroe has less crime — 70 vs 116 incidents in February 2026.
Rawtenstall recorded notably higher crime than Clitheroe in February 2026 — 116 vs 70 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clitheroe sees higher rates of Other crime (5), while Rawtenstall has more Shoplifting (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Clitheroe recorded fewer crimes than Rawtenstall — 70 vs 116 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Clitheroe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Clitheroe saw higher rates of Other crime while Rawtenstall had more Shoplifting. Overall, Clitheroe recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 116).