Ballymena vs Bushmills — 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

Bushmills

BT57 · Moyle

5

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Other crime1
  • Other theft1

Bushmills has less crime — 5 vs 28 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ballymena recorded substantially more crime than Bushmills in April 2026 — 28 incidents compared to 5, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ballymena sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (9) and Criminal damage & arson (6), while Bushmills has more Other crime (1) and Other theft (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 Bushmills safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bushmills recorded fewer crimes than Ballymena — 5 vs 28 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Bushmills is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ballymena saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Bushmills had more Other crime and Other theft. Overall, Bushmills recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 28).

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