Ballymena vs Dungannon — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ballymena

BT42 · Ballymena

178

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour62
  • Violence & sexual offences59
  • Criminal damage & arson26

Dungannon

BT71 · Dungannon

3

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3

Dungannon has less crime — 3 vs 178 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Ballymena recorded substantially more crime than Dungannon in March 2026 — 178 incidents compared to 3, a 59.3x 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 Dungannon safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Dungannon recorded fewer crimes than Ballymena — 3 vs 178 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Dungannon is also below the national average for crime.

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

In March 2026, Ballymena's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (62 incidents) while Dungannon's was Violence & sexual offences (3 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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