Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB7 · Lancashire
83
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BB18 · Lancashire
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Salterforth has less crime — 44 vs 83 incidents in April 2026.
Clitheroe recorded notably higher crime than Salterforth in April 2026 — 83 vs 44 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clitheroe sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while Salterforth has more Shoplifting (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Salterforth recorded fewer crimes than Clitheroe — 44 vs 83 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Salterforth 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 Salterforth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Salterforth recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 83).