Ballymena vs Lurgan — 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

Lurgan

BT66 · Craigavon

177

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences67
  • Anti-social behaviour59
  • Criminal damage & arson17

Ballymena has less crime — 175 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Ballymena and Lurgan recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 175 and 177 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 Lurgan safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Ballymena recorded fewer crimes than Lurgan — 175 vs 177 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes.

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

In February 2026, Ballymena's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (63 incidents) while Lurgan's was Violence & sexual offences (67 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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