Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB3 · Blackburn with Darwen
181
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BB9 · Lancashire
248
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Darwen has less crime — 181 vs 248 incidents in February 2026.
Newchurch saw somewhat more crime than Darwen in February 2026 (248 vs 181 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darwen sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (16), while Newchurch has more Criminal damage & arson (22). 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, Darwen recorded fewer crimes than Newchurch — 181 vs 248 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Newchurch is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Darwen saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Newchurch had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Darwen recorded fewer total crimes (181 vs 248).