Bushmills vs Cookstown — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bushmills

BT57 · Moyle

5

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Other crime1
  • Other theft1

Cookstown

BT80 · Cookstown

76

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour37
  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Other theft7

Bushmills has less crime — 5 vs 76 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Cookstown recorded substantially more crime than Bushmills in April 2026 — 76 incidents compared to 5, a 15.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bushmills sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Cookstown has more Anti-social behaviour (37). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bushmills or Cookstown safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bushmills recorded fewer crimes than Cookstown — 5 vs 76 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Bushmills is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bushmills and Cookstown?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bushmills saw higher rates of Other crime while Cookstown had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bushmills recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 76).

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