Carrickfergus vs Derry — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Carrickfergus

BT38 · Carrickfergus

80

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Anti-social behaviour26
  • Criminal damage & arson8

Derry

BT47 · Derry

5

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Derry has less crime — 5 vs 80 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Carrickfergus recorded substantially more crime than Derry in April 2026 — 80 incidents compared to 5, a 16.0x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Carrickfergus or Derry safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Derry recorded fewer crimes than Carrickfergus — 5 vs 80 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Derry is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Carrickfergus and Derry?

In April 2026, Carrickfergus's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (29 incidents) while Derry's was Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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