Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT38 · Carrickfergus
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT64 · Craigavon
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Craigavon has less crime — 65 vs 80 incidents in April 2026.
Carrickfergus saw somewhat more crime than Craigavon in April 2026 (80 vs 65 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carrickfergus sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8), while Craigavon has more Shoplifting (18). 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, Craigavon recorded fewer crimes than Carrickfergus — 65 vs 80 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Craigavon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Carrickfergus saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Craigavon had more Shoplifting. Overall, Craigavon recorded fewer total crimes (65 vs 80).