County Armagh vs Holywood — Crime Comparison 2026

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

County Armagh

BT60 · County Armagh

1

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft1

Holywood

BT18 · North Down

37

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour15
  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Drugs4

County Armagh has less crime — 1 vs 37 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Holywood recorded substantially more crime than County Armagh in March 2026 — 37 incidents compared to 1, a 37.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: County Armagh sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Holywood has more Anti-social behaviour (15) and Violence & sexual offences (12). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is County Armagh or Holywood safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, County Armagh recorded fewer crimes than Holywood — 1 vs 37 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. County Armagh is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between County Armagh and Holywood?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, County Armagh saw higher rates of Other theft while Holywood had more Anti-social behaviour and Violence & sexual offences. Overall, County Armagh recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 37).

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