Bangor vs Newcastle — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bangor

BT20 · North Down

129

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour55
  • Violence & sexual offences38
  • Criminal damage & arson11

Newcastle

BT33 · Down

58

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Violence & sexual offences13
  • Criminal damage & arson7

Newcastle has less crime — 58 vs 129 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bangor recorded notably higher crime than Newcastle in February 2026 — 129 vs 58 incidents. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Bangor records significantly more (55 vs 24 incidents). 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 Newcastle safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Newcastle recorded fewer crimes than Bangor — 58 vs 129 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Newcastle is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In February 2026, Bangor recorded 55 incidents of this type vs 24 in Newcastle. Overall, Newcastle had fewer total crimes (58 vs 129).

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