Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT38 · Carrickfergus
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT16 · Castlereagh
83
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Carrickfergus has less crime — 80 vs 83 incidents in April 2026.
Carrickfergus and Dundonald recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 80 and 83 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 Dundonald — 80 vs 83 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Carrickfergus is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Carrickfergus recorded 29 incidents of this type vs 24 in Dundonald. Total crime levels were broadly similar.