Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB2 · Blackburn with Darwen
549
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BB9 · Lancashire
351
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Newchurch has less crime — 351 vs 549 incidents in April 2026.
Darwen recorded notably higher crime than Newchurch in April 2026 — 549 vs 351 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darwen sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (53), while Newchurch has more Shoplifting (27). 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Newchurch recorded fewer crimes than Darwen — 351 vs 549 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Darwen is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Darwen saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Newchurch had more Shoplifting. Overall, Newchurch recorded fewer total crimes (351 vs 549).