Darwen vs Rawtenstall — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Darwen

BB3 · Blackburn with Darwen

184

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences84
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Public order13

Rawtenstall

BB4 · Lancashire

107

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Shoplifting21
  • Anti-social behaviour20

Rawtenstall has less crime — 107 vs 184 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Darwen or Rawtenstall safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Rawtenstall recorded fewer crimes than Darwen — 107 vs 184 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Darwen and Rawtenstall?

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).

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