Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT32 · Banbridge
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT36 · Newtownabbey
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Banbridge has less crime — 5 vs 85 incidents in February 2026.
Newtownabbey recorded substantially more crime than Banbridge in February 2026 — 85 incidents compared to 5, a 17.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Banbridge sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Newtownabbey has more Anti-social behaviour (23) and Criminal damage & arson (10). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Banbridge recorded fewer crimes than Newtownabbey — 5 vs 85 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Banbridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Banbridge saw higher rates of Other theft while Newtownabbey had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Banbridge recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 85).