Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BB8 · Lancashire
204
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BB4 · Lancashire
107
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Rawtenstall has less crime — 107 vs 204 incidents in April 2026.
Newchurch recorded notably higher crime than Rawtenstall in April 2026 — 204 vs 107 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newchurch sees higher rates of Public order (17), while Rawtenstall has more Shoplifting (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, Rawtenstall recorded fewer crimes than Newchurch — 107 vs 204 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Newchurch is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newchurch saw higher rates of Public order while Rawtenstall had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rawtenstall recorded fewer total crimes (107 vs 204).