Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT44 · Ballymena
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT60 · County Armagh
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
County Armagh has less crime — 2 vs 3 incidents in February 2026.
Ballymena recorded notably higher crime than County Armagh in February 2026 — 3 vs 2 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ballymena sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1) and Violence & sexual offences (1), while County Armagh has more Anti-social behaviour (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, County Armagh recorded fewer crimes than Ballymena — 2 vs 3 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. County Armagh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ballymena saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Violence & sexual offences while County Armagh had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, County Armagh recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 3).