Ballymena vs Limavady — 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

Limavady

BT49 · Limavady

92

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour34
  • Violence & sexual offences31
  • Criminal damage & arson13

Ballymena has less crime — 28 vs 92 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Limavady recorded substantially more crime than Ballymena in April 2026 — 92 incidents compared to 28, a 3.3x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Limavady records significantly more (34 vs 9 incidents). 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 Limavady safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ballymena recorded fewer crimes than Limavady — 28 vs 92 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Ballymena is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In April 2026, Ballymena recorded 9 incidents of this type vs 34 in Limavady. Overall, Ballymena had fewer total crimes (28 vs 92).

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