Bangor vs Newtownabbey — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bangor

BT19 · North Down

160

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour67
  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Criminal damage & arson15

Newtownabbey

BT39 · Newtownabbey

42

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Anti-social behaviour11
  • Criminal damage & arson3

Newtownabbey has less crime — 42 vs 160 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bangor recorded substantially more crime than Newtownabbey in February 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 42, a 3.8x 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 Newtownabbey safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Newtownabbey recorded fewer crimes than Bangor — 42 vs 160 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Newtownabbey is also below the national average for crime.

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

In February 2026, Bangor's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (67 incidents) while Newtownabbey's was Violence & sexual offences (18 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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