Bangor vs Bushmills — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bangor

BT19 · North Down

167

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour58
  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Criminal damage & arson21

Bushmills

BT57 · Moyle

6

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Bushmills has less crime — 6 vs 167 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Bangor recorded substantially more crime than Bushmills in March 2026 — 167 incidents compared to 6, a 27.8x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Bangor records significantly more (58 vs 2 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bangor or Bushmills safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Bushmills recorded fewer crimes than Bangor — 6 vs 167 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Bushmills is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bangor and Bushmills?

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In March 2026, Bangor recorded 58 incidents of this type vs 2 in Bushmills. Overall, Bushmills had fewer total crimes (6 vs 167).

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