Ballycastle vs Dungannon — 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

Dungannon

BT68 · Dungannon

6

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Other theft1
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Dungannon has less crime — 6 vs 25 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ballycastle recorded substantially more crime than Dungannon in April 2026 — 25 incidents compared to 6, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ballycastle sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2), while Dungannon 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 Dungannon safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Dungannon recorded fewer crimes than Ballycastle — 6 vs 25 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Dungannon is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ballycastle saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Dungannon had more Other theft. Overall, Dungannon recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 25).

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