Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT63 · Craigavon
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT46 · Magherafelt
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Magherafelt has less crime — 1 vs 2 incidents in April 2026.
Craigavon recorded notably higher crime than Magherafelt in April 2026 — 2 vs 1 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Craigavon sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (1) and Anti-social behaviour (1), while Magherafelt has more Criminal damage & arson (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Magherafelt recorded fewer crimes than Craigavon — 1 vs 2 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Magherafelt is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Craigavon saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Magherafelt had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Magherafelt recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 2).