Ballymena vs Larne — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Ballymena

BT44 · Ballymena

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2

Larne

BT40 · Larne

102

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour45
  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Drugs9

Ballymena has less crime — 2 vs 102 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Larne recorded substantially more crime than Ballymena in April 2026 — 102 incidents compared to 2, a 51.0x 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 Larne safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ballymena recorded fewer crimes than Larne — 2 vs 102 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Ballymena is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Ballymena's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (2 incidents) while Larne's was Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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