Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT32 · Banbridge
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT37 · Newtownabbey
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Banbridge has less crime — 5 vs 97 incidents in February 2026.
Whiteabbey recorded substantially more crime than Banbridge in February 2026 — 97 incidents compared to 5, a 19.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Banbridge sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Whiteabbey has more Anti-social behaviour (26) and Criminal damage & arson (13). 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 Whiteabbey — 5 vs 97 incidents. That is 95% 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 Whiteabbey had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Banbridge recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 97).