Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT54 · Moyle
26
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT47 · Derry
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Derry has less crime — 4 vs 26 incidents in February 2026.
Ballycastle recorded substantially more crime than Derry in February 2026 — 26 incidents compared to 4, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ballycastle sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4), while Derry has more Public order (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Derry recorded fewer crimes than Ballycastle — 4 vs 26 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Derry is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ballycastle saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Derry had more Public order. Overall, Derry recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 26).