Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB3 · Blackburn with Darwen
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BB4 · Lancashire
107
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Rawtenstall has less crime — 107 vs 184 incidents in April 2026.
Darwen recorded notably higher crime than Rawtenstall in April 2026 — 184 vs 107 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darwen sees higher rates of Public order (13), while Rawtenstall has more Shoplifting (21). 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, Rawtenstall recorded fewer crimes than Darwen — 107 vs 184 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Darwen saw higher rates of Public order while Rawtenstall had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rawtenstall recorded fewer total crimes (107 vs 184).