Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT38 · Carrickfergus
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT41 · Antrim
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Mill Town has less crime — 5 vs 80 incidents in April 2026.
Carrickfergus recorded substantially more crime than Mill Town in April 2026 — 80 incidents compared to 5, a 16.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carrickfergus sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (26) and Criminal damage & arson (8), while Mill Town has more Shoplifting (3) and Weapons possession (1). 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, Mill Town recorded fewer crimes than Carrickfergus — 5 vs 80 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Mill Town is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Carrickfergus saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Mill Town had more Shoplifting and Weapons possession. Overall, Mill Town recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 80).