Bangor vs Holywood — 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

Holywood

BT18 · North Down

34

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour17
  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Holywood has less crime — 34 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bangor recorded substantially more crime than Holywood in April 2026 — 161 incidents compared to 34, a 4.7x 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 Holywood safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Holywood recorded fewer crimes than Bangor — 34 vs 161 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Holywood is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Bangor's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (55 incidents) while Holywood's was Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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