Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB1 · Blackburn with Darwen
248
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BB18 · Lancashire
49
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Salterforth has less crime — 49 vs 248 incidents in February 2026.
Darwen recorded substantially more crime than Salterforth in February 2026 — 248 incidents compared to 49, a 5.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darwen sees higher rates of Other theft (22), while Salterforth has more Criminal damage & arson (6). Darwen sits above the national average for recorded crime while Salterforth is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Salterforth recorded fewer crimes than Darwen — 49 vs 248 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Salterforth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Darwen saw higher rates of Other theft while Salterforth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Salterforth recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 248).