Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT38 · Carrickfergus
82
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT63 · Craigavon
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Craigavon has less crime — 3 vs 82 incidents in February 2026.
Carrickfergus recorded substantially more crime than Craigavon in February 2026 — 82 incidents compared to 3, a 27.3x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Craigavon recorded fewer crimes than Carrickfergus — 3 vs 82 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Craigavon is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Carrickfergus's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (37 incidents) while Craigavon's was Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.