Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB1 · Blackburn with Darwen
248
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BB2 · Blackburn with Darwen
443
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Darwen has less crime — 248 vs 443 incidents in February 2026.
Darwen recorded notably higher crime than Darwen in February 2026 — 443 vs 248 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darwen sees higher rates of Other theft (22), while Darwen has more Shoplifting (45). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Darwen recorded fewer crimes than Darwen — 248 vs 443 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Darwen is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Darwen saw higher rates of Other theft while Darwen had more Shoplifting. Overall, Darwen recorded fewer total crimes (248 vs 443).