Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB1 · Blackburn with Darwen
285
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BB9 · Lancashire
351
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Darwen has less crime — 285 vs 351 incidents in April 2026.
Newchurch saw somewhat more crime than Darwen in April 2026 (351 vs 285 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darwen sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (25), while Newchurch has more Shoplifting (27). 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 April 2026 Police data, Darwen recorded fewer crimes than Newchurch — 285 vs 351 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Newchurch is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Darwen saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Newchurch had more Shoplifting. Overall, Darwen recorded fewer total crimes (285 vs 351).