Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB1 · Blackburn with Darwen
248
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BB9 · Lancashire
248
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (248) in February 2026.
Darwen and Newchurch recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 248 and 248 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darwen sees higher rates of Other theft (22), while Newchurch has more Criminal damage & arson (22). 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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Darwen and Newchurch recorded identical crime totals in February 2026 (248 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Darwen saw higher rates of Other theft while Newchurch had more Criminal damage & arson. Total crime levels were similar.