Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT23 · Ards
15
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BT74 · County Fermanagh
26
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Ards has less crime — 15 vs 26 incidents in March 2026.
County Fermanagh recorded notably higher crime than Ards in March 2026 — 26 vs 15 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ards sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2), while County Fermanagh has more Shoplifting (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Ards recorded fewer crimes than County Fermanagh — 15 vs 26 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Ards is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Ards saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while County Fermanagh had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ards recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 26).