Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT32 · Banbridge
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT45 · Magherafelt
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Magherafelt has less crime — 8 vs 13 incidents in April 2026.
Banbridge recorded notably higher crime than Magherafelt in April 2026 — 13 vs 8 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Banbridge sees higher rates of Other theft (3) and Criminal damage & arson (3), while Magherafelt has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Drugs (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Magherafelt recorded fewer crimes than Banbridge — 8 vs 13 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Magherafelt is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Banbridge saw higher rates of Other theft and Criminal damage & arson while Magherafelt had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Magherafelt recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 13).