Ards vs Bangor — 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

Bangor

BT20 · North Down

117

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour51
  • Violence & sexual offences37
  • Criminal damage & arson9

Ards has less crime — 7 vs 117 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bangor recorded substantially more crime than Ards in April 2026 — 117 incidents compared to 7, a 16.7x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ards or Bangor safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ards recorded fewer crimes than Bangor — 7 vs 117 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Ards is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Ards's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (4 incidents) while Bangor's was Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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