Cookstown vs Lurgan — 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

Lurgan

BT66 · Craigavon

177

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences67
  • Anti-social behaviour59
  • Criminal damage & arson17

Cookstown has less crime — 70 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Lurgan recorded substantially more crime than Cookstown in February 2026 — 177 incidents compared to 70, a 2.5x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cookstown or Lurgan safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Cookstown recorded fewer crimes than Lurgan — 70 vs 177 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Cookstown is also below the national average for crime.

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

In February 2026, Cookstown's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) while Lurgan's was Violence & sexual offences (67 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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