Ballymena vs Downpatrick — 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

Downpatrick

BT30 · Down

87

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences25
  • Anti-social behaviour25
  • Criminal damage & arson11

Downpatrick has less crime — 87 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ballymena recorded notably higher crime than Downpatrick in April 2026 — 168 vs 87 incidents. 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 Downpatrick safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Downpatrick recorded fewer crimes than Ballymena — 87 vs 168 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Downpatrick is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Ballymena's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (57 incidents) while Downpatrick's was Violence & sexual offences (25 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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