Cookstown vs Derry — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Cookstown

BT80 · Cookstown

70

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Criminal damage & arson14

Derry

BT47 · Derry

4

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour1
  • Criminal damage & arson1
  • Public order1

Derry has less crime — 4 vs 70 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Cookstown recorded substantially more crime than Derry in February 2026 — 70 incidents compared to 4, a 17.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cookstown sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (17), while Derry has more Public order (1). 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 February 2026 Police data, Derry recorded fewer crimes than Cookstown — 4 vs 70 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Derry is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cookstown saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while Derry had more Public order. Overall, Derry recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 70).

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