Ballymena vs Bushmills — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ballymena

BT43 · Ballymena

22

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences11
  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Drugs3

Bushmills

BT57 · Moyle

2

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour2

Bushmills has less crime — 2 vs 22 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Ballymena recorded substantially more crime than Bushmills in February 2026 — 22 incidents compared to 2, a 11.0x difference. 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 Bushmills safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Bushmills recorded fewer crimes than Ballymena — 2 vs 22 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Bushmills is also below the national average for crime.

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

In February 2026, Ballymena's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (11 incidents) while Bushmills's was Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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