Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT44 · Ballymena
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT47 · Derry
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ballymena has less crime — 2 vs 5 incidents in April 2026.
Derry recorded substantially more crime than Ballymena in April 2026 — 5 incidents compared to 2, a 2.5x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ballymena recorded fewer crimes than Derry — 2 vs 5 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Ballymena is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Ballymena's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (2 incidents) while Derry's was Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.