Ards vs Londonderry — 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

Londonderry

BT48 · Derry

256

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences93
  • Anti-social behaviour88
  • Shoplifting23

Ards has less crime — 7 vs 256 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Londonderry recorded substantially more crime than Ards in April 2026 — 256 incidents compared to 7, a 36.6x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Londonderry records significantly more (93 vs 4 incidents). Ards is below the national average while Londonderry is above, making Ards the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ards or Londonderry safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ards recorded fewer crimes than Londonderry — 7 vs 256 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Ards is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Ards recorded 4 incidents of this type vs 93 in Londonderry. Overall, Ards had fewer total crimes (7 vs 256).

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