Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT64 · Craigavon
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT39 · Newtownabbey
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Newtownabbey has less crime — 41 vs 65 incidents in April 2026.
Craigavon recorded notably higher crime than Newtownabbey in April 2026 — 65 vs 41 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Craigavon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Newtownabbey has more Other theft (2). 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, Newtownabbey recorded fewer crimes than Craigavon — 41 vs 65 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Newtownabbey 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 Newtownabbey had more Other theft. Overall, Newtownabbey recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 65).