Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT32 · Banbridge
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT36 · Newtownabbey
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Banbridge has less crime — 13 vs 62 incidents in April 2026.
Newtownabbey recorded substantially more crime than Banbridge in April 2026 — 62 incidents compared to 13, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Banbridge sees higher rates of Other theft (3) and Criminal damage & arson (3), while Newtownabbey has more Anti-social behaviour (27) and Drugs (5). 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, Banbridge recorded fewer crimes than Newtownabbey — 13 vs 62 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Banbridge 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 Newtownabbey had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Banbridge recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 62).