Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT57 · Moyle
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT45 · Magherafelt
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bushmills has less crime — 5 vs 8 incidents in April 2026.
Magherafelt recorded notably higher crime than Bushmills in April 2026 — 8 vs 5 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bushmills sees higher rates of Other crime (1) and Other theft (1), while Magherafelt has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Drugs (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bushmills recorded fewer crimes than Magherafelt — 5 vs 8 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Bushmills is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bushmills saw higher rates of Other crime and Other theft while Magherafelt had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Bushmills recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 8).