Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT23 · Ards
15
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BT63 · Craigavon
1
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Craigavon has less crime — 1 vs 15 incidents in March 2026.
Ards recorded substantially more crime than Craigavon in March 2026 — 15 incidents compared to 1, a 15.0x difference. 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, Craigavon recorded fewer crimes than Ards — 1 vs 15 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Craigavon is also below the national average for crime.
In March 2026, Ards's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (9 incidents) while Craigavon's was Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.