Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT43 · Ballymena
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT25 · Banbridge
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Banbridge has less crime — 1 vs 28 incidents in April 2026.
Ballymena recorded substantially more crime than Banbridge in April 2026 — 28 incidents compared to 1, a 28.0x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Banbridge recorded fewer crimes than Ballymena — 1 vs 28 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Banbridge is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Ballymena's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) while Banbridge's was Violence & sexual offences (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.