Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT54 · Moyle
25
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT37 · Newtownabbey
124
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ballycastle has less crime — 25 vs 124 incidents in April 2026.
Whiteabbey recorded substantially more crime than Ballycastle in April 2026 — 124 incidents compared to 25, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ballycastle sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2), while Whiteabbey has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ballycastle recorded fewer crimes than Whiteabbey — 25 vs 124 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Ballycastle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ballycastle saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Whiteabbey had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ballycastle recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 124).