Safety in Darwen

Darwen in North West scores 55/100 (good) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

2,609

Rate per 1,000

123.3

1-year trend

-5.2%

3-year trend

-10.2%

5-year trend

-28.8%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

33

Per 1,000 residents

1.6

Data last updated: 15 August 2026