Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SK17 · Derbyshire
19
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
OL13 · Lancashire
170
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
King Sterndale has less crime — 19 vs 170 incidents in April 2026.
Rawtenstall recorded substantially more crime than King Sterndale in April 2026 — 170 incidents compared to 19, a 8.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: King Sterndale sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2) and Burglary (1), while Rawtenstall has more Anti-social behaviour (25) and Criminal damage & arson (21). 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, King Sterndale recorded fewer crimes than Rawtenstall — 19 vs 170 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. King Sterndale is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, King Sterndale saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Rawtenstall had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, King Sterndale recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 170).