Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT54 · Moyle
26
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT39 · Newtownabbey
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ballycastle has less crime — 26 vs 42 incidents in February 2026.
Newtownabbey recorded notably higher crime than Ballycastle in February 2026 — 42 vs 26 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ballycastle sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4), while Newtownabbey has more Criminal damage & arson (3). 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, Ballycastle recorded fewer crimes than Newtownabbey — 26 vs 42 incidents. That is 38% 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 Newtownabbey had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ballycastle recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 42).