Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT38 · Carrickfergus
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT46 · Magherafelt
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Magherafelt has less crime — 1 vs 80 incidents in April 2026.
Carrickfergus recorded substantially more crime than Magherafelt in April 2026 — 80 incidents compared to 1, a 80.0x difference. 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, Magherafelt recorded fewer crimes than Carrickfergus — 1 vs 80 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Magherafelt is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Carrickfergus's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (29 incidents) while Magherafelt's was Criminal damage & arson (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.