Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT19 · North Down
160
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BT37 · Newtownabbey
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Whiteabbey has less crime — 97 vs 160 incidents in February 2026.
Bangor recorded notably higher crime than Whiteabbey in February 2026 — 160 vs 97 incidents. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Whiteabbey recorded fewer crimes than Bangor — 97 vs 160 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Whiteabbey is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Bangor's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (67 incidents) while Whiteabbey's was Violence & sexual offences (34 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.