Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT38 · Carrickfergus
82
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT21 · Ards
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Donaghadee has less crime — 25 vs 82 incidents in February 2026.
Carrickfergus recorded substantially more crime than Donaghadee in February 2026 — 82 incidents compared to 25, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carrickfergus sees higher rates of Other theft (6), while Donaghadee 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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Based on February 2026 Police data, Donaghadee recorded fewer crimes than Carrickfergus — 25 vs 82 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Donaghadee is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Carrickfergus saw higher rates of Other theft while Donaghadee had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Donaghadee recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 82).