Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB2 · Blackburn with Darwen
443
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BB12 · Lancashire
117
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Ightenhill has less crime — 117 vs 443 incidents in February 2026.
Darwen recorded substantially more crime than Ightenhill in February 2026 — 443 incidents compared to 117, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darwen sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45), while Ightenhill has more Criminal damage & arson (12). 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, Ightenhill recorded fewer crimes than Darwen — 117 vs 443 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Darwen is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Darwen saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ightenhill had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ightenhill recorded fewer total crimes (117 vs 443).