Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT38 · Carrickfergus
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT48 · Derry
256
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Carrickfergus has less crime — 80 vs 256 incidents in April 2026.
Londonderry recorded substantially more crime than Carrickfergus in April 2026 — 256 incidents compared to 80, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carrickfergus sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8), while Londonderry has more Shoplifting (23). Carrickfergus is below the national average while Londonderry is above, making Carrickfergus the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Carrickfergus recorded fewer crimes than Londonderry — 80 vs 256 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Carrickfergus 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 Londonderry had more Shoplifting. Overall, Carrickfergus recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 256).