Ballycastle vs Bushmills — 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

Bushmills

BT57 · Moyle

5

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Other crime1
  • Other theft1

Bushmills has less crime — 5 vs 25 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ballycastle recorded substantially more crime than Bushmills in April 2026 — 25 incidents compared to 5, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ballycastle sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (11) and Shoplifting (2), while Bushmills has more Other crime (1) and 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 Bushmills safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bushmills recorded fewer crimes than Ballycastle — 5 vs 25 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Bushmills is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ballycastle saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Bushmills had more Other crime and Other theft. Overall, Bushmills recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 25).

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