Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT38 · Carrickfergus
82
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT66 · Craigavon
177
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Carrickfergus has less crime — 82 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.
Lurgan recorded notably higher crime than Carrickfergus in February 2026 — 177 vs 82 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carrickfergus sees higher rates of Other theft (6), while Lurgan has more Criminal damage & arson (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Carrickfergus recorded fewer crimes than Lurgan — 82 vs 177 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Carrickfergus 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 Lurgan had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Carrickfergus recorded fewer total crimes (82 vs 177).