Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT38 · Carrickfergus
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT65 · Craigavon
88
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Carrickfergus has less crime — 80 vs 88 incidents in April 2026.
Carrickfergus and Craigavon recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 80 and 88 incidents respectively. 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, Carrickfergus recorded fewer crimes than Craigavon — 80 vs 88 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Carrickfergus is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Carrickfergus's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (29 incidents) while Craigavon's was Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.