Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB12 · Lancashire
155
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BB8 · Lancashire
204
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ightenhill has less crime — 155 vs 204 incidents in April 2026.
Newchurch saw somewhat more crime than Ightenhill in April 2026 (204 vs 155 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ightenhill sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (18), while Newchurch has more Public order (17). 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, Ightenhill recorded fewer crimes than Newchurch — 155 vs 204 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Newchurch is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ightenhill saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Newchurch had more Public order. Overall, Ightenhill recorded fewer total crimes (155 vs 204).