Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT80 · Cookstown
70
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT65 · Craigavon
66
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Craigavon has less crime — 66 vs 70 incidents in February 2026.
Cookstown and Craigavon recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 70 and 66 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cookstown sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (14), while Craigavon has more Shoplifting (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Craigavon recorded fewer crimes than Cookstown — 66 vs 70 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes. Craigavon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cookstown saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Craigavon had more Shoplifting. Overall, Craigavon recorded fewer total crimes (66 vs 70).