Bangor vs Derry — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bangor

BT20 · North Down

130

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour55
  • Violence & sexual offences39
  • Criminal damage & arson11

Derry

BT47 · Derry

4

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour1
  • Criminal damage & arson1
  • Public order1

Derry has less crime — 4 vs 130 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bangor recorded substantially more crime than Derry in February 2026 — 130 incidents compared to 4, a 32.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bangor sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (39), while Derry has more Public order (1). 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 February 2026 Police data, Derry recorded fewer crimes than Bangor — 4 vs 130 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?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bangor saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while Derry had more Public order. Overall, Derry recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 130).

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