Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB12 · Lancashire
155
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BB9 · Lancashire
351
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ightenhill has less crime — 155 vs 351 incidents in April 2026.
Newchurch recorded notably higher crime than Ightenhill in April 2026 — 351 vs 155 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ightenhill sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (18), while Newchurch has more Shoplifting (27). 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 351 incidents. That is 56% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Ightenhill recorded fewer total crimes (155 vs 351).