Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT44 · Ballymena
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT74 · County Fermanagh
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ballymena has less crime — 3 vs 29 incidents in February 2026.
County Fermanagh recorded substantially more crime than Ballymena in February 2026 — 29 incidents compared to 3, a 9.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ballymena sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1) and Other crime (1), while County Fermanagh has more Anti-social behaviour (9) and Criminal damage & arson (4). 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, Ballymena recorded fewer crimes than County Fermanagh — 3 vs 29 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Ballymena 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 Other crime while County Fermanagh had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ballymena recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 29).