Ards vs Larne — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ards

BT22 · Ards

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft1

Larne

BT40 · Larne

102

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour45
  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Drugs9

Ards has less crime — 1 vs 102 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Larne recorded substantially more crime than Ards in April 2026 — 102 incidents compared to 1, a 102.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ards sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Larne has more Anti-social behaviour (45) and Violence & sexual offences (29). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ards or Larne safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ards recorded fewer crimes than Larne — 1 vs 102 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Ards is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ards and Larne?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ards saw higher rates of Other theft while Larne had more Anti-social behaviour and Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Ards recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 102).

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