Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB1 · Blackburn with Darwen
248
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BB4 · Lancashire
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Rawtenstall has less crime — 116 vs 248 incidents in February 2026.
Darwen recorded notably higher crime than Rawtenstall in February 2026 — 248 vs 116 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darwen sees higher rates of Other theft (22), while Rawtenstall has more Shoplifting (23). 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, Rawtenstall recorded fewer crimes than Darwen — 116 vs 248 incidents. That is 53% 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 Rawtenstall had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rawtenstall recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 248).