Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB3 · Blackburn with Darwen
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BB18 · Lancashire
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Salterforth has less crime — 44 vs 184 incidents in April 2026.
Darwen recorded substantially more crime than Salterforth in April 2026 — 184 incidents compared to 44, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darwen sees higher rates of Public order (13), while Salterforth has more Shoplifting (4). 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, Salterforth recorded fewer crimes than Darwen — 44 vs 184 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Salterforth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Darwen saw higher rates of Public order while Salterforth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Salterforth recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 184).