Bangor vs Derry — 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

Derry

BT47 · Derry

5

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Derry has less crime — 5 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bangor recorded substantially more crime than Derry in April 2026 — 161 incidents compared to 5, a 32.2x difference. 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 Derry safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Derry recorded fewer crimes than Bangor — 5 vs 161 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Derry is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Bangor's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (55 incidents) while Derry's was Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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