Bushmills vs Magherafelt — 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

Magherafelt

BT46 · Magherafelt

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson1

Magherafelt has less crime — 1 vs 5 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bushmills recorded substantially more crime than Magherafelt in April 2026 — 5 incidents compared to 1, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bushmills sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (3) and Other crime (1), while Magherafelt has more Criminal damage & arson (1). 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 Magherafelt safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Magherafelt recorded fewer crimes than Bushmills — 1 vs 5 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Magherafelt is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bushmills saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Other crime while Magherafelt had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Magherafelt recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 5).

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