Rawtenstall vs Salterforth — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Rawtenstall

BB4 · Lancashire

107

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Shoplifting21
  • Anti-social behaviour20

Salterforth

BB18 · Lancashire

44

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences24
  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Shoplifting4

Salterforth has less crime — 44 vs 107 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Rawtenstall recorded notably higher crime than Salterforth in April 2026 — 107 vs 44 incidents. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rawtenstall or Salterforth safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Salterforth recorded fewer crimes than Rawtenstall — 44 vs 107 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Salterforth is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Rawtenstall and Salterforth?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Rawtenstall recorded 42 incidents of this type vs 24 in Salterforth. Overall, Salterforth had fewer total crimes (44 vs 107).

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