Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT29 · Antrim
22
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT54 · Moyle
25
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Antrim has less crime — 22 vs 25 incidents in April 2026.
Antrim and Ballycastle recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 22 and 25 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Antrim sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Ballycastle has more Shoplifting (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Antrim recorded fewer crimes than Ballycastle — 22 vs 25 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Antrim is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Antrim saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Ballycastle had more Shoplifting. Overall, Antrim recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 25).