Ballycastle vs Ballymena — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ballycastle

BT54 · Moyle

25

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour11
  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Shoplifting2

Ballymena

BT44 · Ballymena

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2

Ballymena has less crime — 2 vs 25 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ballycastle recorded substantially more crime than Ballymena in April 2026 — 25 incidents compared to 2, a 12.5x 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 Ballycastle or Ballymena safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ballymena recorded fewer crimes than Ballycastle — 2 vs 25 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Ballymena is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Ballycastle's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) while Ballymena's was Violence & sexual offences (2 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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