Coleraine vs Magherafelt — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Coleraine

BT52 · Coleraine

162

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour59
  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Criminal damage & arson23

Magherafelt

BT45 · Magherafelt

8

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Drugs1

Magherafelt has less crime — 8 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Coleraine recorded substantially more crime than Magherafelt in April 2026 — 162 incidents compared to 8, a 20.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coleraine sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (23), while Magherafelt has more Drugs (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Coleraine or Magherafelt safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Magherafelt recorded fewer crimes than Coleraine — 8 vs 162 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Magherafelt is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Coleraine and Magherafelt?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coleraine saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Magherafelt had more Drugs. Overall, Magherafelt recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 162).

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