Antrim vs Bangor — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Antrim

BT29 · Antrim

22

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Criminal damage & arson3

Bangor

BT19 · North Down

161

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Anti-social behaviour55
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Antrim has less crime — 22 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bangor recorded substantially more crime than Antrim in April 2026 — 161 incidents compared to 22, a 7.3x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bangor records significantly more (55 vs 9 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Antrim or Bangor safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Antrim recorded fewer crimes than Bangor — 22 vs 161 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Antrim is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Antrim and Bangor?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Antrim recorded 9 incidents of this type vs 55 in Bangor. Overall, Antrim had fewer total crimes (22 vs 161).

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