Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT60 · County Armagh
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT66 · Craigavon
177
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
County Armagh has less crime — 2 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.
Lurgan recorded substantially more crime than County Armagh in February 2026 — 177 incidents compared to 2, a 88.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: County Armagh sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Lurgan has more Violence & sexual offences (67) and Criminal damage & arson (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, County Armagh recorded fewer crimes than Lurgan — 2 vs 177 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. County Armagh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, County Armagh saw higher rates of Other crime while Lurgan had more Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, County Armagh recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 177).