Cookstown vs Strabane — 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

Strabane

BT81 · Strabane

3

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Drugs1
  • Shoplifting1
  • Weapons possession1

Strabane has less crime — 3 vs 70 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Cookstown recorded substantially more crime than Strabane in February 2026 — 70 incidents compared to 3, a 23.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cookstown sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (21) and Violence & sexual offences (17), while Strabane has more Drugs (1) and Shoplifting (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 Strabane safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Strabane recorded fewer crimes than Cookstown — 3 vs 70 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Strabane is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cookstown saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Violence & sexual offences while Strabane had more Drugs and Shoplifting. Overall, Strabane recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 70).

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