Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT64 · Craigavon
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT66 · Craigavon
210
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Craigavon has less crime — 65 vs 210 incidents in April 2026.
Lurgan recorded substantially more crime than Craigavon in April 2026 — 210 incidents compared to 65, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Craigavon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Lurgan has more Criminal damage & arson (19). Craigavon is below the national average while Lurgan is above, making Craigavon the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Craigavon recorded fewer crimes than Lurgan — 65 vs 210 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Craigavon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Craigavon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Lurgan had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Craigavon recorded fewer total crimes (65 vs 210).