Ballymena vs Dungannon — 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

Dungannon

BT76 · Dungannon

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2

Dungannon has less crime — 2 vs 28 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ballymena recorded substantially more crime than Dungannon in April 2026 — 28 incidents compared to 2, a 14.0x 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 Dungannon safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Dungannon recorded fewer crimes than Ballymena — 2 vs 28 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Dungannon is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Ballymena's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) while Dungannon's was Violence & sexual offences (2 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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