Ballymena vs Banbridge — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ballymena

BT43 · Ballymena

28

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Criminal damage & arson6

Banbridge

BT32 · Banbridge

13

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Other theft3
  • Criminal damage & arson3

Banbridge has less crime — 13 vs 28 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ballymena recorded notably higher crime than Banbridge in April 2026 — 28 vs 13 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ballymena sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (9), while Banbridge has more Other theft (3). 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 Banbridge safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Banbridge recorded fewer crimes than Ballymena — 13 vs 28 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Banbridge is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ballymena saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Banbridge had more Other theft. Overall, Banbridge recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 28).

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