Craigavon vs Newcastle — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Craigavon

BT63 · Craigavon

1

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour1

Newcastle

BT33 · Down

66

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour29
  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Criminal damage & arson8

Craigavon has less crime — 1 vs 66 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Newcastle recorded substantially more crime than Craigavon in March 2026 — 66 incidents compared to 1, a 66.0x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Newcastle records significantly more (29 vs 1 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Craigavon or Newcastle safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Craigavon recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle — 1 vs 66 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Craigavon is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In March 2026, Craigavon recorded 1 incidents of this type vs 29 in Newcastle. Overall, Craigavon had fewer total crimes (1 vs 66).

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