Ballymena vs Bangor — 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

Bangor

BT19 · North Down

161

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Anti-social behaviour55
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Bangor has less crime — 161 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ballymena and Bangor recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 168 and 161 incidents respectively. 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 Bangor safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bangor recorded fewer crimes than Ballymena — 161 vs 168 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes.

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

In April 2026, Ballymena's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (57 incidents) while Bangor's was Violence & sexual offences (55 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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