Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB3 · Blackburn with Darwen
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BB12 · Lancashire
155
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ightenhill has less crime — 155 vs 184 incidents in April 2026.
Darwen saw somewhat more crime than Ightenhill in April 2026 (184 vs 155 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darwen sees higher rates of Public order (13), while Ightenhill has more Criminal damage & arson (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ightenhill recorded fewer crimes than Darwen — 155 vs 184 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Darwen saw higher rates of Public order while Ightenhill had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ightenhill recorded fewer total crimes (155 vs 184).