Cookstown vs Derry — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Cookstown

BT80 · Cookstown

76

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour37
  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Other theft7

Derry

BT47 · Derry

5

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Derry has less crime — 5 vs 76 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Cookstown recorded substantially more crime than Derry in April 2026 — 76 incidents compared to 5, a 15.2x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Cookstown records significantly more (37 vs 4 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cookstown or Derry safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Derry recorded fewer crimes than Cookstown — 5 vs 76 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Derry is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Cookstown and Derry?

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In April 2026, Cookstown recorded 37 incidents of this type vs 4 in Derry. Overall, Derry had fewer total crimes (5 vs 76).

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