Ballymena vs Magherafelt — 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

Magherafelt

BT45 · Magherafelt

8

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Drugs1

Ballymena has less crime — 2 vs 8 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Magherafelt recorded substantially more crime than Ballymena in April 2026 — 8 incidents compared to 2, a 4.0x 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 Magherafelt safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ballymena recorded fewer crimes than Magherafelt — 2 vs 8 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Ballymena is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Ballymena's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (2 incidents) while Magherafelt's was Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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