Banbridge vs Downpatrick — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Banbridge

BT25 · Banbridge

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Downpatrick

BT30 · Down

87

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences25
  • Anti-social behaviour25
  • Criminal damage & arson11

Banbridge has less crime — 1 vs 87 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Downpatrick recorded substantially more crime than Banbridge in April 2026 — 87 incidents compared to 1, a 87.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Downpatrick records significantly more (25 vs 1 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Banbridge or Downpatrick safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Banbridge recorded fewer crimes than Downpatrick — 1 vs 87 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Banbridge is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Banbridge and Downpatrick?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Banbridge recorded 1 incidents of this type vs 25 in Downpatrick. Overall, Banbridge had fewer total crimes (1 vs 87).

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