Ballymena vs Dungannon — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ballymena

BT42 · Ballymena

175

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour63
  • Violence & sexual offences51
  • Criminal damage & arson24

Dungannon

BT76 · Dungannon

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Dungannon has less crime — 1 vs 175 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Ballymena recorded substantially more crime than Dungannon in February 2026 — 175 incidents compared to 1, a 175.0x 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 Dungannon safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Dungannon recorded fewer crimes than Ballymena — 1 vs 175 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Dungannon is also below the national average for crime.

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

In February 2026, Ballymena's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (63 incidents) while Dungannon's was Violence & sexual offences (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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