Ards vs Ballymena — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ards

BT23 · Ards

7

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Anti-social behaviour3

Ballymena

BT43 · Ballymena

28

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Criminal damage & arson6

Ards has less crime — 7 vs 28 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ballymena recorded substantially more crime than Ards in April 2026 — 28 incidents compared to 7, a 4.0x difference. 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 Ballymena safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ards recorded fewer crimes than Ballymena — 7 vs 28 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Ards is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Ards's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (4 incidents) while Ballymena's was Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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