Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT20 · North Down
130
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BT47 · Derry
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Derry has less crime — 4 vs 130 incidents in February 2026.
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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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.
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).