Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB2 · Blackburn with Darwen
443
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BB8 · Lancashire
162
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Newchurch has less crime — 162 vs 443 incidents in February 2026.
Darwen recorded substantially more crime than Newchurch in February 2026 — 443 incidents compared to 162, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darwen sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45), while Newchurch has more Public order (17). 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, Newchurch recorded fewer crimes than Darwen — 162 vs 443 incidents. That is 63% 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 Newchurch had more Public order. Overall, Newchurch recorded fewer total crimes (162 vs 443).