Ballycastle vs Banbridge — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ballycastle

BT54 · Moyle

26

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Shoplifting4

Banbridge

BT32 · Banbridge

5

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Other theft1

Banbridge has less crime — 5 vs 26 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Ballycastle recorded substantially more crime than Banbridge in February 2026 — 26 incidents compared to 5, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ballycastle sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (8) and Shoplifting (4), while Banbridge has more Other theft (1). 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 Banbridge safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Banbridge recorded fewer crimes than Ballycastle — 5 vs 26 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Banbridge is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ballycastle saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Banbridge had more Other theft. Overall, Banbridge recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 26).

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