Bangor vs Carrickfergus — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bangor

BT19 · North Down

161

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Anti-social behaviour55
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Carrickfergus

BT38 · Carrickfergus

80

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Anti-social behaviour26
  • Criminal damage & arson8

Carrickfergus has less crime — 80 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bangor recorded notably higher crime than Carrickfergus in April 2026 — 161 vs 80 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bangor records significantly more (55 vs 29 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 Carrickfergus safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Carrickfergus recorded fewer crimes than Bangor — 80 vs 161 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Carrickfergus is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bangor recorded 55 incidents of this type vs 29 in Carrickfergus. Overall, Carrickfergus had fewer total crimes (80 vs 161).

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