Ballymoney vs Bushmills — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ballymoney

BT53 · Ballymoney

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson1

Bushmills

BT57 · Moyle

5

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Other crime1
  • Other theft1

Ballymoney has less crime — 1 vs 5 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bushmills recorded substantially more crime than Ballymoney in April 2026 — 5 incidents compared to 1, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ballymoney sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1), while Bushmills has more Violence & sexual offences (3) and Other crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ballymoney or Bushmills safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ballymoney recorded fewer crimes than Bushmills — 1 vs 5 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Ballymoney is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ballymoney and Bushmills?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ballymoney saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Bushmills had more Violence & sexual offences and Other crime. Overall, Ballymoney recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 5).

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