Ballymena vs Ballymoney — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Ballymena

BT42 · Ballymena

168

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour57
  • Violence & sexual offences40
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Ballymoney

BT53 · Ballymoney

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson1

Ballymoney has less crime — 1 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ballymena recorded substantially more crime than Ballymoney in April 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 1, a 168.0x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ballymena or Ballymoney safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ballymoney recorded fewer crimes than Ballymena — 1 vs 168 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Ballymoney is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ballymena and Ballymoney?

In April 2026, Ballymena's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (57 incidents) while Ballymoney's was Criminal damage & arson (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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