Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT54 · Moyle
26
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT66 · Craigavon
177
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Ballycastle has less crime — 26 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.
Lurgan recorded substantially more crime than Ballycastle in February 2026 — 177 incidents compared to 26, a 6.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ballycastle sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4), while Lurgan has more Criminal damage & arson (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ballycastle recorded fewer crimes than Lurgan — 26 vs 177 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Ballycastle 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 Lurgan had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ballycastle recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 177).