Ballycastle vs Larne — 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

Larne

BT40 · Larne

102

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour45
  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Drugs9

Ballycastle has less crime — 25 vs 102 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Larne recorded substantially more crime than Ballycastle in April 2026 — 102 incidents compared to 25, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ballycastle sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2), while Larne has more Drugs (9). 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 Larne safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ballycastle recorded fewer crimes than Larne — 25 vs 102 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Ballycastle is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ballycastle saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Larne had more Drugs. Overall, Ballycastle recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 102).

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