Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT32 · Banbridge
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT39 · Newtownabbey
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Banbridge has less crime — 13 vs 41 incidents in April 2026.
Newtownabbey recorded substantially more crime than Banbridge in April 2026 — 41 incidents compared to 13, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Banbridge sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Newtownabbey has more Anti-social behaviour (28). 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 41 incidents. That is 68% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Newtownabbey had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Banbridge recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 41).