Craigavon vs Londonderry — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Craigavon

BT63 · Craigavon

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Londonderry

BT48 · Derry

256

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences93
  • Anti-social behaviour88
  • Shoplifting23

Craigavon has less crime — 2 vs 256 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Londonderry recorded substantially more crime than Craigavon in April 2026 — 256 incidents compared to 2, a 128.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Londonderry records significantly more (93 vs 1 incidents). Craigavon is below the national average while Londonderry is above, making Craigavon the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Craigavon or Londonderry safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Craigavon recorded fewer crimes than Londonderry — 2 vs 256 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Craigavon is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Craigavon and Londonderry?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Craigavon recorded 1 incidents of this type vs 93 in Londonderry. Overall, Craigavon had fewer total crimes (2 vs 256).

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