Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB3 · Blackburn with Darwen
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BB9 · Lancashire
351
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Darwen has less crime — 184 vs 351 incidents in April 2026.
Newchurch recorded notably higher crime than Darwen in April 2026 — 351 vs 184 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darwen sees higher rates of Public order (13), while Newchurch has more Shoplifting (27). 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, Darwen recorded fewer crimes than Newchurch — 184 vs 351 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Newchurch is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Darwen saw higher rates of Public order while Newchurch had more Shoplifting. Overall, Darwen recorded fewer total crimes (184 vs 351).