Craigavon vs Strabane — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Craigavon

BT64 · Craigavon

65

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour20
  • Shoplifting18
  • Violence & sexual offences14

Strabane

BT82 · Strabane

12

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Other crime1

Strabane has less crime — 12 vs 65 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Craigavon recorded substantially more crime than Strabane in April 2026 — 65 incidents compared to 12, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Craigavon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Strabane has more Other crime (1). 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 Strabane safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Strabane recorded fewer crimes than Craigavon — 12 vs 65 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Strabane is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Craigavon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Strabane had more Other crime. Overall, Strabane recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 65).

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