Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB3 · Blackburn with Darwen
181
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BB18 · Lancashire
49
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Salterforth has less crime — 49 vs 181 incidents in February 2026.
Darwen recorded substantially more crime than Salterforth in February 2026 — 181 incidents compared to 49, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darwen sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (16), while Salterforth has more Criminal damage & arson (6). 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, Salterforth recorded fewer crimes than Darwen — 49 vs 181 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Salterforth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Darwen saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Salterforth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Salterforth recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 181).