Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB1 · Blackburn with Darwen
248
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BB3 · Blackburn with Darwen
181
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Darwen has less crime — 181 vs 248 incidents in February 2026.
Darwen saw somewhat more crime than Darwen in February 2026 (248 vs 181 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darwen sees higher rates of Other theft (22), while Darwen has more Vehicle crime (16). 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, Darwen recorded fewer crimes than Darwen — 181 vs 248 incidents. That is 27% 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 Vehicle crime. Overall, Darwen recorded fewer total crimes (181 vs 248).