Ballymena vs Ballymena — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ballymena

BT43 · Ballymena

25

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Drugs3

Ballymena

BT44 · Ballymena

3

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Other crime1
  • Vehicle crime1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Ballymena has less crime — 3 vs 25 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Ballymena recorded substantially more crime than Ballymena in February 2026 — 25 incidents compared to 3, a 8.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ballymena sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (5) and Drugs (3), while Ballymena has more Other crime (1) and Vehicle crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ballymena or Ballymena safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Ballymena recorded fewer crimes than Ballymena — 3 vs 25 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Ballymena is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ballymena saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Drugs while Ballymena had more Other crime and Vehicle crime. Overall, Ballymena recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 25).

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