Banbridge vs Downpatrick — 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

Downpatrick

BT30 · Down

87

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

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

Banbridge has less crime — 13 vs 87 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Downpatrick recorded substantially more crime than Banbridge in April 2026 — 87 incidents compared to 13, a 6.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Banbridge sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Downpatrick has more Anti-social behaviour (25). 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 — 13 vs 87 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Banbridge is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Banbridge saw higher rates of Other theft while Downpatrick had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Banbridge recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 87).

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