Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT19 · North Down
161
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BT24 · Down
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Down has less crime — 4 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.
Bangor recorded substantially more crime than Down in April 2026 — 161 incidents compared to 4, a 40.3x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Down recorded fewer crimes than Bangor — 4 vs 161 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Down is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Bangor's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (55 incidents) while Down's was Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.