Banbridge vs Down — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Banbridge

BT32 · Banbridge

13

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Other theft3
  • Criminal damage & arson3

Down

BT24 · Down

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Violence & sexual offences1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Down has less crime — 4 vs 13 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Banbridge recorded substantially more crime than Down in April 2026 — 13 incidents compared to 4, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Banbridge sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Down has more Anti-social behaviour (2). 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 Down safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Down recorded fewer crimes than Banbridge — 4 vs 13 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Down is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Banbridge saw higher rates of Other theft while Down had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Down recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 13).

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