Bangor vs Magherafelt — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bangor

BT20 · North Down

117

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour51
  • Violence & sexual offences37
  • Criminal damage & arson9

Magherafelt

BT46 · Magherafelt

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson1

Magherafelt has less crime — 1 vs 117 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bangor recorded substantially more crime than Magherafelt in April 2026 — 117 incidents compared to 1, a 117.0x 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 Magherafelt safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Magherafelt recorded fewer crimes than Bangor — 1 vs 117 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Magherafelt is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Bangor's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents) while Magherafelt's was Criminal damage & arson (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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